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The Tree of Life Loses A Branch

The Tree of Life Loses A Branch

The Tree of Life has lost one of its branches due to the discovery that two formerly separated branches share a similar evolutionary history. It's more than just re-drawing textbooks. The discovery…
Why would advisors encourage students to publish?

Why would advisors encourage students to publish?

Recently there has been some discussion in the blogosphere about student-advisor relationships in science. Some of this has been triggered by the article by Peter Lawrence in Current Biology (The…
Is Anorexia A Female Hormone Issue?

Is Anorexia A Female Hormone Issue?

Males with twin sisters are more likely to develop anorexia nervosa than other males, including males with a twin brother. Does exposure to female sex hormones in the womb increase the risk of…