Jumping Genes And Replication

Jumping Genes And Replication

Jumping genes, or more technically, transposons (see figure 1), are sequences of DNA that can move around the genome and find themselves a new place. In eukaryotic DNA, these jumping genes can…
Handwriting

Handwriting

I was meandering around the internet during the holiday weekend, catching up on RSS feeds and the like, and found this comic by David Coverly: It reminded me of something from a few weeks ago - …
Squid Keep 'Em Guessing Around The World

Squid Keep 'Em Guessing Around The World

I know I keep talking about the incredible unpredictability of squids, but it's an endlessly fascinating topic! Every time you think you've got them figured out, they surprise you--and I'd say that…
Ephedra Aphrodisiac From The Axis Of Evil

Ephedra Aphrodisiac From The Axis Of Evil

Yesterday, I enjoyed a stimulating tea that has been enjoyed all over the northern hemisphere for thousands of years. We prepared (see pictures below) and consumed early in the morning together with…