Refusing to integrate neuroendocrinology and ethology
Q&A: Karl Grammer Excerpt: We and others have identified eight pillars of beauty: youthfulness, symmetry, averageness, sex-hormone markers, body odour, motion, skin complexion and hair […]
molecular epigenetics
Rejecting what is known about viral microRNAs and nutrient-dependent microRNAs
Of Cells and Limits Leonard Hayflick has been unafraid to speak his mind, whether it is to upend a well-entrenched dogma or to challenge the […]
An epigenetic trap (the prequel)
See also: An epigenetic trap (the sequel) Excerpt: “Support for the link from one epigenetic trap to cell type differentiation was included in the molecular […]
The future of physics predicts no future for evolutionary theory
The ever-smaller future of physics ‘Theory of everything’ captures Weinberg’s imagination in Lee Historical Lecture Excerpt: “…there are hints that the answers to fundamental questions […]
Are evolutionary theorists ‘nob ends’?
Interview – Prof Brian Cox and Robin Ince Robin Ince “Am I wrong to sometimes be scared of science idiots?” Brian Cox “…my favoured response […]
Epigenetic Shaping of Sociosexual Interactions
Epigenetic Shaping of Sociosexual Interactions: From Plants to Humans “…is the first attempt to interpret the higher social functions of organisms. This volume covers an […]
Paleogenetics becomes paleoepigenetics
Neanderthal genetics landscape reveals key differences with humans By Kate Allen Excerpt: “More than anything else, the study opens up new avenues of inquiry. Paleogenetics, itself […]
Zimmer: science journalist or not?
THE LOOM: Untethering the Brain by Carl Zimmer Excerpt: “You may also want to check out P.Z. Myers’s critique of the “tether hypothesis” on his blog […]
The smell of cancer
What Does Cancer Smell Like? By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Published: November 19, 2013 Excerpt: Diseases can subtly alter people’s fragrance. In the normal course of metabolism, […]