Reigning in Evolution
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Convergent evolution discussion, including human and octopus eyes, butterflies, and sticklebacks.
Published on Monday 8th of March 2010 05:18:40 PM
Of Fish and Flies: The Evolutionary Role Of Genes
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Genes called noncoding genes tell other genes when to switch on and off. New research on this type of gene might explain rapid adaptations like lactose intolerance in humans, the spikes on a fish stickleback and varying colors of flies.
Published on Monday 8th of March 2010 05:18:40 PM
Change in Regulatory DNA Responsible for Stickleback Evoluti
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by Julia Galef CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—The birthplace of modern evolutionary biology can arguably be located at a landmark 1959 conference at the University of Chicago, which synthesized the then-new discoveries of DNA and genetics with Charles Darwin's observations on evolution. Last...
Published on Monday 8th of March 2010 05:18:40 PM
Sex Chromosomes Linked to Evolution of New Species
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Experiments in stickleback fish have shown for the first time that the evolution of new sex chromosomes is the driving force behind the formation of a new vertebrate species.
Published on Monday 8th of March 2010 05:18:40 PM
Professor talks Darwin, stickleback fish - News
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The Good 5 Cent Cigar, a college media publication. Good article about the stickleback fish and Darwin.
Published on Monday 8th of March 2010 05:18:40 PM
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Gnadenhutten massacre: nearly 100 Native American converts to Christianity were murdered by militiamen during the American Revolution in revenge for raids carried out by other Native Americans (1782)
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