My latest post for AAAS talks about a recent study by Elizabeth Alter and colleagues who used mitochondrial DNA (including DNA from … More
Tag: genetics
Hyenas may communicate group status through scent-producing bacteria
Spotted hyena in Kenya (photo credit: Joanna Goldby) Spotted hyenas live in groups of 40-80 animals. These groups called ‘clans’ … More
Is it time to rework how genetics is taught?- AAAS MemberCentral post
Punnett square A few weeks ago a college friend of mine (and geneticist) alerted me to a PLoS Biology commentary by bacterial … More
Study: Changing bee behavior changes bee brains- AAAS MemberCentral post
photo: pdphoto.org Aging animals, including honeybees, often show signs of cognitive decline such as poor memory and problems with learning … More
Yum! This salad dressing is creamy and delicious. Or is it just me?
Salad with creamy delicious dressing (credit: nuchylee) Super slim model Kate Moss once said, “nothing tastes as good as skinny … More
Summer E. Allen, PhD 