Modeling conserved microRNA expression
Insects as models to study the epigenetic basis of disease Excerpt: “…selected insects can be used as models for human diseases with an epigenetic component […]
thermoregulation
Mutagenesis: Replacing facts with theories
Never mind the selfish gene – ribosomes are the missing link Excerpt: “All cells share three organelles, or internal structures, besides gene-containing chromosomes: ribosomes which […]
Evolutionary theorists justify fear of the Ebola viruses
Scientists Rein In Fears of Ebola, a Virus Whose Mysteries Tend to Invite Speculation By CARL ZIMMER OCT. 13, 2014 Excerpt: “Pardis C. Sabeti, a […]
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. […]
From cell type differentiation to extinction
The 1,300 Bird Species Facing Extinction Signal Threats to Human Health Excerpt: “Through analysis of the inner workings of birds’ cells, scientists have been deciphering increasingly […]
Thermodynamics of ecological adaptation
Coevolutionary information, protein folding landscapes, and the thermodynamics of natural selection Excerpt: “…maintaining the structural integrity of the folded state is an important constraint on evolution.” […]
From odors to autism spectrum disorder
Mosaic Epigenetic Dysregulation of Ectodermal Cells in Autism Spectrum Disorder clearly links the de novo creation of olfactory receptor gene OR2L13, from decreased nutrient-dependent DNA methylation to […]
Conserved molecular mechanisms: What is not clear?
Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: Myths and Mechanisms Heard and Martienssen (2014) Excerpt 1): “…small RNA signals are highly mobile, being transmitted through the gut in C. […]
Nutrient-dependent cooperation vs cannibalism (video)
Contributions of VLDLR and LRP8 in the establishment of retinogeniculate projections reported as: Researchers find surprising relationships in brain signaling Excerpt: “…the glycoprotein Reelin is crucial to […]