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Epigenetics and the “Piano” Metaphor
In biological terms the pianist corresponds to the epigenetic processes that “play” the otherwise static linear information represented in DNA.
Steve Jobs’s Last Words
Lots of people are comfortable with idea that the universe is pregnant with transcendent meaning — but only so long as that idea is expressed inarticulately.
Eiffel’s Tower and the Lesson from the Trees
“Apparently, trees have figured out the sophisticated engineering principles all on their own.”
Peering into the Chrysalis: An Interview with Dr. Richard Stringer
The transformation from caterpillar to butterfly inside a chrysalis has been a profound mystery of nature. Using MRI for the first time on a chrysalis, however, Dr. Richard Stringer has begun to reveal the “inside story” of metamorphosis.
What Is the Central Dogma, Exactly?
On reflection, we decided that some readers may appreciate and benefit from a bit of clarification.