From deep time into real time: What evolutionary processes?
Rapid evolution of a native species following invasion by a congener Abstract excerpt: “…the lizard Anolis carolinensis moved to higher perches following invasion by Anolis […]
Theory
ALPHA GENOMIX
ALPHA GENOMIX LABORATORIES INC Alpha genomics (for those unfamiliar with their spelling) Re: On this team, Dr. Hani El Shawa, is also first author of […]
Unassailable evidence vs assumptions
Putting the theory before the data: Is “massive modularity” a necessary foundation of evolutionary psychology? Excerpt 1) “Anyone who attends HBES, EHBEA, ISHE or any […]
Genotype, observed phenotype, and distinctly disordered behaviors
Schizophrenia not a single disease but multiple genetically distinct disorders September 15, 2014 By Jim Dryden News article excerpt: “Genes don’t operate by themselves,” said […]
Behavior (3): All responses are RNA-mediated in bees
See: Honey bees as a model for understanding mechanisms of life history transitions. Excerpt: “In this review we discuss the physiological and genetic mechanisms of this […]
Behavior (2): All responses are RNA-mediated not genetically-determined
Diana Maria Petrosanu also asked: “who was the author of the article that had stolen your ideas?“ I cannot recall claiming that anyone had stolen […]
Mechanisms that are not understood increase clarity
Science 12 September 2014: Vol. 345 no. 6202 pp. 1240-1241 DOI: 10.1126/science.1252966 Perspective RNA Function RNA and dynamic nuclear organization John Rinn1,2,3, Mitchell Guttman4 Excerpt: […]
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 […]
Controlled adaptations of coexisting ecotypes
“Evolution was defined as “changes in gene frequencies in natural populations.” The accumulation of genetic mutations was touted to be enough to change one species […]
Biophysically constrained beginnings of RNA and DNA
Any anonymous participant in the discussion of: DNA may have had humble beginnings as nutrient carrier (Sep 01, 2014 by Adam Hadhazy) asks: “when are […]