Tag: Drosophila
Here’s What Happens When Science Goes Woke
When fashion mags go woke, no one cares. Some girls want to wear rags on their heads, well… But science mags?
Cinderella Story? Transposons Gain New Respect
Junk DNA has been getting redress for decades of ignominy. Now, retrotransposons and transposable elements may be next in line for a better reputation.
Studies on Insect Wings Validate Engineering Models for Adaptation
The “long-winged” phenotype is generated if the environmental conditions deteriorate due to reduced food supply or overpopulation.
Optimality Recognized in Core Biological Infrastructure
I will begin with an example from embryology, then turn to metabolism, and finish with the breadth of chemical space covered by the natural amino acids.
How Butterflies “Evolve” by Design
Biologists have wondered how the patterns on butterfly wings change.