Tag: genes
New Science Uprising Episode: Evolution, Mutations, and “Fooling the Laymen”
The idea that random genetic mutations lead to wondrous, creative innovations is so influential that it forms the premise of a movie franchise, X-Men, that has grossed $6 billion.
New Science Uprising Episode: Evolution, Mutations, and “Fooling the Laymen”
The idea that random genetic mutations lead to wondrous, creative innovations is so influential that it forms the premise of a movie franchise, X-Men, that has grossed $6 billion.
Puppy Dog Eyes for Darwin
A study in PNAS has gotten tons of affectionate press, probably because puppies are so darned cute.
The Masks of Prague
They have taken on the masks of their former taskmasters and let their heritage stand empty, though thankfully not yet in ruins.
Plant Spirals Finally Solved?
The Fibonacci spirals in plants have long attracted scientists and puzzled them as well. How do they form?