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Some of my answers that I gave on Y! Answers. Just showing off! 1. What is the evolutionary pressure that caused polynucleated cells to form in some protists? I also would like to know (and this may be cheating asking another question here but...

Are left and right a feature (or bug) of evolution? The following story first appeared in the Washington Monthly.  If you want one experiment that perfectly captures what science is learning about the deep-seated differences between liberals and...

I cooked lunch for two close chums here today, and the planning, preparation, consumption and conversation were all a genuine joy. We started off in Greece with houmus, moved on to China using marinated Nuoc Mam chicken and Duck aguillettes in plum soy...

Substitution rates strongly depend on their nucleotide context. One of the most studied examples is the excess of C > T mutations in the CG context in various groups of organisms, including vertebrates. Studies on the molecular mechanisms...

Folliculogenesis is an important part of ovarian function as it provides the oocytes for female reproductive life. Characterizing genes/proteins involved in folliculogenesis is fundamental for understanding the mechanisms associated with this biological...