Understanding cell type differentiation
The Wisdom of the Fly Crowds by Ed Yong Excerpt: “This is a landmark study of collective behaviour,” says Iain Couzin… “Never before has it […]
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The importance of olfactory receptors
Smell Turns Up in Unexpected Places By ALEX STONEOCT. 13, 2014 Excerpt: “I’ve been arguing for the importance of these receptors for years,” said Dr. […]
De novo gene Creation sans evolution of genes via mutations
Where do genes come from? – Carl Zimmer The pseudoscientific nonsense touted in this video has been refuted by decades of experimental evidence. The experimental […]
Mutation-driven evolution versus the physiology of reproduction
Not Exactly Rocket Science (National Geographic): Mercenary Ants Protect Farmers With Chemical Weapons by Ed Yong Excerpt: “…they very astutely compare the mercenary ants to […]
Human pheromones, nutrition, DNA, epigenetics
Natural selection for a well-nourished conspecific that is reproductively fit is ensured via the epigenetic effects of nutrient chemicals and pheromones.