Dogs likely originated in the Middle East, new genetic data indicate

Dogs likely originated in the Middle East, new genetic data indicate

More dog genetics. Fascinating.

"In dogs, however, one gene that is responsible for differences in size accounts for more than 50 percent of the variation in body size, Wayne said. A small number of genes, he said, have been moved around in dogs to create the appearance of amazing diversity."

Lizard moms choose the right genes for the right gender offspring

Lizard moms choose the right genes for the right gender offspring

To me this strengthens the idea introduce by Dawkins that organisms are essentially vessels for genes. Gene perpetuation is the driving force, the "purpose," of life.

Chilean earthquake moved entire city 10 feet west, shifted other parts of South America

Chilean earthquake moved entire city 10 feet west, shifted other parts of South America

The power of the earth is an amazing thing!

Unselfish molecules may have helped give birth to the genetic material of life

Unselfish molecules may have helped give birth to the genetic material of life

Long time since last entry - lots going on with end of quarter! Just rented and watched Ben Stein's Expelled. What a disaster! However, he does bring up the perplexing problem of biogenesis. Perhaps is happened as a result of these kinds of "midwife molecules." Perhaps not.

The comforting thing about science is its fluidity. It is always moving towards resolutions and answers to our fundamental questions.