Single-cell level assay of protein biosynthesis and degradation
High-throughput detection of miRNAs and gene-specific mRNA at the single-cell level by flow cytometry Excerpt: “We use this technique to show modulation of a microRNA […]
receptor-mediated
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. […]
Genomic surveillance ends our world of RNA-mediated ecological adaptations
Why is this woman smiling? 1) Identifying Recent Adaptations in Large-Scale Genomic Data Senior author: Sabeti with co-author Rinn Excerpt: “As natural selection can only […]
Physics, Chemistry, and Molecular biology (PCMb)
Physics, Chemistry, and Molecular biology (PCMb) link ecological variation to ecological adaptations via a model of gene-cell-tissue-organ-organ system complexity that I first presented in 1992. […]
Nutrient-dependent erythropoiesis and anemia
A critical role for mTORC1 in erythropoiesis and anemia Excerpt 1): “Cells must coordinate their rate of growth and proliferation with the availability of nutrients. […]
Evolutionary heritage or ecological adaptation? Racism versus reality
Jewish Heritage Written in DNA Fully sequenced genomes of more than 100 Ashkenazi people clarify the group’s history and provide a reference for researchers and […]
Nutrient-dependent cell type differentiation
Our Tastes For Certain Foods May Be Written in Our Genes By Carl Engelking | June 5, 2014 3:41 pm Excerpt: “Together, the series of […]
Nutrient-dependent non-random personality differences
Personality: The Random Factor Description: “Benjamin de Bivort, of Harvard, explores what fruit flies can tell us about personality, and also the random differences that […]
Mutated or receptor-mediated skin color
Home Genetics January 3, 2014 Studies of a skin color gene across global populations reveal shared origins Excerpt: “All instances of a gene mutation that […]
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.