Optimizing PCR primers for amphibian COI sequences
…36 of 38 (95%) amplified, although there was only 50-70% success for the individual COI primer pairs. The authors did not attempt to design new primers for amphibians. They concluded…
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Solving puzzles of mitochondrial variation within and among species
…on Stewart et al’s research putting it in the context of mitochondrial and evolutionary biology, and suggesting next steps. Among others, he notes “the new mouse study also begs new…
Finish for trains and start for maglevs?
…a new technology like the steamship appears, the old one makes a final spurt to beat it. Recall the magnificent China clippers of the 1890s, the fastest sailing vessels ever….
DNA speeds discovery of overlooked species
…been carried out, these genetic clusters usually show ecological and behavioral differences and sometimes previously overlooked morphological distinctions, consistent with species-level status. In short, DNA analysis speeds discovery of new…
Biology in Art
The Leonardo Da Vinci DNA Project opened our eyes to the possibilities (inevitability!) of exciting new discoveries by integrating new tools of genetics, molecular biology, and microbiology into studies of…
Deep Carbon Observatory discoveries
…together. Here are news stories about the discoveries by Reuters, The Independent newspaper, EFE (the Spanish news wire), and New Energy and Fuel. And in Chinese and Russian. …
Leonardo DNA Project in National Geographic
Leonardo DNA Project in the news The Leonardo DNA Project features on pages 49 and 54-55 of Claudia Kalb’s article about genius in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic…
Trajectories of COVID-19: A longitudinal analysis of many nations and subnational regions [external link]
D Burg, JH Ausubel. PLOS ONE
2023
Energy and Climate
For 200 years, the world has progressively lightened its energy diet by favoring hydrogen atoms over carbon in our hydrocarbon stew. Energy technologies succeed when economies of scale form part…
New version of Loglet Lab released, LL5
The newest version of PHE’s Loglet Lab software, LL5 is now available to users online. Software improvements in LL5 include more tools for statistical analysis, cleaner graphs, and a ‘Get…