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Great Scientists in Genetics - John Maynard Smith
This article gives a brief overview of the famous British theorist and evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith, who applied mathematics to biology to understand and explain evolutionary concepts.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on Sep 29, 2009 to
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Evolution and Aggressive Behavior - Domestication of the Russian Silver Fox
The domestication of the Russian Silver Fox was an interesting experiment that offers an explanation about how animals may have become domesticated over the centuries. In this experiment, foxes showing a trait for tameness were bred for several generations and found to show genetic changes.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on Aug 24, 2009 to
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The Genetic Evolution of Cats
Discover the fascinating history of the house cat, a species that domesticated itself—because humans offered the easy life. Everything you thought you knew about the history of the cat may be wrong.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Jul 16, 2009 to
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The Genetic Evolution of Dogs
Dogs have evolved over thousands of years in a variety of ways in multiple locations across the world. Modern dogs descend from wolves and have cross-bred within their species to create new types with a number of distinct characteristics.

Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,377 pts ) on Jul 15, 2009 to
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Famous Scientists in Biology - Sir Gavin Rylands de Beer
A brief look at the life and research of Sir Gavin Rylands de Beer. He was a British embryologist and developmental biologist. His work helped shed light on various evolutionary issues.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on Jun 29, 2009 to
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Genetic Mutations and the Speed of Evolution
For higher animals the rate of evolutionary change chugs along at a snail's pace, at least to the naked eye. But under the bonnet, the rate of molecular evolution can zip along at quite a speed.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Jun 28, 2009 to
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Zoonotic Influenza: Crossing the Species Barrier
How could swine flu or bird flu become transmissible from human to human? Get the facts on influenza zoonosis; the spread of influenza across the species barrier.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on May 25, 2009 to
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How do cells repair genetic mutations ?
Did you know that there is a constant rate of mutation that occurs naturally in the cell? Given our harsh environmental times, how does the cell protect itself from genetic mutations? This article is a look at some of the DNA repair mechanisms in the cell.

Published by bala (5,939 pts ) on May 24, 2009 to
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Famous Scientists in Genetics: William Bateson
This article summarizes the career of William Bateson, one of the most famous scientists in genetics. In fact he was the person who coined the term "genetics," and carried out important work in the fields of human genetics and plant genetics.

Published by alisonc (2,232 pts ) on Feb 4, 2009 to
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Genetics and Natural Selection
Genetics - the theory which explains how inherited characteristics are passed from one generation to the next, and natural selection, which allows fitter individuals to survive and breed more often than others, together provide a coherent account of evolution.

Published by Tim Wogan (160 pts ) on Nov 10, 2008 to
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