Convergent evolution study sheds light on how new genes arise
Where do new genes come from? That's the question a team of biological sciences researchers from the U of A set out to answer ...
How do ecosystems collapse? Our study shows evolution plays a role – and can delay a disaster
When an ecosystem is pushed toward a tipping point due to stressors like climate change, habitat destruction or pollution, ...
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Scientists Map Genetics of Lyme Disease Bacteria, Aiding Research
“Every modern research project -- from clinical to public health to ecology and evolution to bacterial ... But the species are also adept at sharing genetic material that allows them to quickly ...
Health Affairs9m
How Policy Makers Can Act Now To Prevent An Avian Influenza Pandemic
It is not inevitable that H5N1 will develop into a pandemic -- if we act now. Unfortunately, instead of urgent action, we ...
When two become one
When Charles Darwin first presented his Theory of Natural Selection in 1858, there was scant understanding about the ...
New study reveals evolution's role in ecosystem stability and tipping points
Monash University biologists have discovered that evolution can significantly impact the stability and tipping points of ...
Military Times4d
From concept to capability: The evolution of the V-22 Osprey
To fully appreciate the value of tiltrotor aircraft like the V-22 Osprey, it’s necessary to understand its evolution ... Thus, the concept of the V-22 Osprey was born. To build the first ...
MIT Technology Review29d
Beyond gene-edited babies: the possible paths for tinkering with human evolution
CRISPR will get easier and easier to administer. What does that mean for the future of our species? In 2016, I attended a large meeting of journalists in Washington, DC. The keynote speaker was ...