Tag: PNAS
Springs, Glues, and Rocket Launchers in Cell Division
The molecules of life do much more than convey information. They combine and impose physical forces on each other in intricate, functional ways.
Herding Chromosomes in the Mitosis Corral
The molecules of life do much more than convey information. They combine and impose physical forces on each other in intricate, functional ways.
Fluorescent Animals: Can They Be Darwinized?
Many animals and plants exhibit fluorescence, changing color in ultraviolet light. Whether this property is adaptive has never been thoroughly investigated.
Phenology: The Science of Seasonal Adaptation
No, not phrenology — phenology. It’s not pseudoscience, but a lesser-known branch of science that includes birds, bees, and trees.
Top Ten Cheats in “Monumental” Origin of Life Research
Brand new research from the Salk Institute has just been published relating to the origin of self-replicating RNA — a lynchpin in the RNA-world hypothesis.