Human Theome Project
This is one of the most serious pieces ever posted on Genotopia. As the shooting at … more
Evolution
Letting History and Evolution and Math Teach Us How to Vote
Sometimes the only consolation I can drag myself towards–lying awake at night as I wonder … more
‘Homo’ only primate whose tooth size decreases as its brain size increases
Andalusian researchers, led by the University of Granada, have discovered a curious characteristic of the … more
First animals may have oxygenated the ocean
The evolution of the first animals may have oxygenated the earth’s oceans – contrary to … more
‘Steak-knife’ teeth reveal ecology of oldest land predators
The first top predators to walk on land were not afraid to bite off more … more
Flies, humans perceive motion in same way
Scientists put flies on tiny spherical treadmills to study their similarities with humans in viewing … more
Poisonous Water Leads to Bigger, But Fewer, Fish Babies
Living in extreme environments often entails taking extreme measures to survive. Live-bearing fish mothers in … more
Death by asexuality
Ground-breaking new research from a team of evolutionary biologists at Indiana University shows for the … more
Altruism or manipulated helping? Altruism may have origins in manipulation
Manipulation is often thought of as morally repugnant, but it might be responsible for the … more
Evolution will punish you if you’re selfish and mean
Two Michigan State University evolutionary biologists offer new evidence that evolution doesn’t favor the selfish, … more
Captured: Mysterious oyster killers
University of British Columbia researchers have apprehended tiny, elusive parasites that have plagued oysters from … more
