Tag: population genetics
Geneticists Debate a First Human Pair — Continued; Where Is Dennis Venema?
Genuine scientific debate on fundamental issues that real people care about is such a rarity that when it happens, you almost want to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming.
Is a First Human Pair Possible or Impossible?
Richard Buggs, Reader at Queen Mary University of London, is a well-respected geneticist, with numerous papers published in molecular ecology, genomics, and molecular evolution.
Does Science Rule Out a First Human Pair? Geneticist Richard Buggs Says No
One of the claims Dennis Venema makes in his book is that the effective population size of our last common ancestor with chimps has never been fewer than 10,000.
Dan Graur, Anti-ENCODE Crusader, Is Back
In arguing for 75 percent of the human genome as trash, has Dr. Graur slain the ENCODE dragon and rescued the Junk DNA myth? Nah.
Coppedge Trial Update: Fox News, AP, Washington Post, UCLA First Amendment Scholar Weigh In
Coppedge has waived his right to trial by jury and has elected to try the case before Judge Hiroshige who will decide all matters of fact and law.