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Evolution and Natural Selection
We've all heard the phrase 'survival of the fittest' but how does it actually work? This article explores the basics of evolutionary theory and natural selection.
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DNA Selective Signature of Genes
Genetic sequencing allows MIT scientists to examine natural selection through the selective signature of a gene across a range of microbial species.
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DNA Gene Mutations & Evolution
A mutation is an alteration of a gene's DNA sequence. Mutations are usually bad news, but those rare changes that benefit an organism are the raw material of evolution.
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Big Ideas of Evolution
Understanding life on earth is only possible if we can avoid anthropomorphism and see things as they really are.
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Book Review: Dinosaurs Alive! The Dinosaur-Bird Connection
<I>Dinosaurs Alive! The Dinosaur-Bird Connection</I> is the latest collaboration between the Jurassic Park Institute and Random House.
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Natural Selection as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How does natural selection help drive the process of evolution to produce such a riotous multitude of life?
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Darwinian Evolution - Theory & Fact
"It is important to understand that the current questions about how life evolves in no way imply any disagreement over the fact of evolution." - Neil A. Campbell
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Natural and Artificial Selection
Natural selection is the driving force of evolution. The environment selects the winners and losers. In artificial selection we are the shapers of other living things.
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Charles Darwin
Born in Shrewsbury Charles Darwin changed how we view ourselves. This article contains background information and links to help us understand Darwin and the controversy surrounding his theory of natural selection.
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Genetic Drift as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How does genetic drift help drive the process of evolution to produce such a riotous multitude of life?
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Richard Dawkins' Blind Watchmaker
In 1986, The Blind Watchmaker laid out the evolutionary foundations that give our natural world the appearance of design. Two decades later, the book still holds up.
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Book Review: Darwin Loves You by George Levine
Professor Levine's engaging and beautifully written book assures us that it is entirely possible to be a Darwinist and find life to be meaningful and enchanting.
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Book Review: The Dragons of Eden
Although it is over 30 years old, The Dragons of Eden still works well as a primer on the evolution of human intelligence and how human and animal brains work.
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Evolution is Not a Random Process
Researchers in Israel, the U.S, France and Germany have shown that evolution is not a random process, but occurs through the natural selection of successful traits.
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The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins
The Blind Watchmaker offers an inspiring and accessible introduction to evolution, one of the most important scientific discoveries of all time.
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Intelligent Design - Part Two
The Bible says that the "heavens declare [God's] handiwork." Does the complexity and order of the universe bring us closer to accepting the reality of God?
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Mutation as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How do mutations help drive the process of evolution to produce such multitudes?
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An In Depth Study of Ursula: Queen Wannabe- Part 2
This is the second part of an article studying Ursula from a evolutionary perspective
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An In Depth Study of Ursula: Queen Wannabe-Part 1
This article tries to explain the actions of Ursula in a Biopsychology perspective.
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Book Review: Your Inner Fish
Neil Shubin, anatomy professor at the University of Chicago,takes "A Journey Into The 3.5 Billion Year History Of The Human Body", bringing the reader along for the ride.
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Charles Darwin (1809 to 1882)
Naturalist Charles Darwin is an important figure in the history of paleontology.
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Charles Darwin and His Theory of Evolution
Darwin's book, "Origin of Species", became the cornerstone of modern evolutionary theory. What are the main components of Darwin's grand theory of evolution?
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Evolution – The Absolute Basics
Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection is the explanation for the variety of life on Earth.
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Evolution by Sexual Selection
From giant moose antlers to stunning peacock feathers, nature may owe a great deal of its beauty and diversity to the sexual impulse.
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Evolution versus religion (I)
Evolution is a major issue for theists, because it explains religion and renders it impotent. The first part explains some basic facts about evolution itself.
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Evolution versus religion (II)
The second half of this series examines the conflict between religion (mainly thru Creationism) and evolution.
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Pre-Darwinian Evolutionary Theory
You may believe Darwin the alpha and omega on evolutionary thought, but the proponents of Larmackianism, Catastrophism and Uniformitarianism paved the way.
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The Best Case for Intelligent Design
The best case for Intelligent Design rejects the supernatural in favor of a natural "intelligent designer."
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Charles Darwin by Tim M. Berra
This well-illustrated biography of Charles Darwin focuses on the naturalist's personal life as well as his scientific achievements. It is brief but effective.
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Darwin on the Galapagos Islands
Famed naturalist Charles Darwin put the Galapagos Islands on the map when, in 1835, he disembarked from the HMS "Beagle" and spent five weeks studying animal life there.
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E. coli Spinach Outbreak
E. coli spinach outbreak prompts FDA warning.183 from 26 states infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli. E. coli spinach traced to spinach grown in 3 CA counties.
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The Seven Questions Creationists Cannot Answer (II)
In this second part, I discuss the four last questions, and dispel the myth that mutations are random.

We Are Borg, Mentats, Empaths ...
What direction will human evolution take?
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Charles Darwin Biography
Brief biography of English scientist Charles Darwin, credited for originating the theory of evolution by natural selection.
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Gene Flow as a Mechanism of Evolution
This planet teems with an amazing diversity of living species. How does gene flow help drive the process of evolution to produce such a riotous multitude of life?
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A Short History of Evolutionary Theory
The development of evolutionary theory is a long and convoluted tale encompassing thousands of years of time and the contribution of many individuals along the way.
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Horror Movie Review: Teeth
A surprisingly thoughtful feminist horror film about a young woman with a toothed vagina.
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The Stash
Most fabric artists collect and covet a variety of supplies for their craft. These items can become quite extensive over the years. Items in this stash can include patterns, fabric and other tools necessary to the craft. Cloth doll makers usually own an extensive collection of supplies in their STASH
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The Virtue of Mistakes
In creating complex systems, it seems to be better to make plenty of correctable mistakes, than to be a genius.
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A Discription Of My Spiritual Path - Part Two
A description of my spiritual philosophy and the experiences that led to the development of my personal spiritual path.
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Bt Corn
Bt corn is a GMO (genetically modified organism) is already grown commercially in the United States.
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Common Diseases of Honeybees - Part 2
A major disease of honeybees is the Tracheal Mite. Part 2 of this feature describes this condition and shows a picture of what the mites look like inside of the trachea of a honeybee.
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Intelligent Design - Part One
Isaac Newton once wrote: "This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent Being..."
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Distinct Breed
What is a distinct breed? This article looks at some of the aspects of tracing breed ancestry.
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Gaia Hypothesis Describes a Self-Regulating Plan
The Gaia Hypothesis considers living and nonliving parts of the Earth as a complex interacting system that can be thought of as a single organism.
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Lighten Up!
Hydroponic lighting discussion!
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Seeds to Flowers to Seeds
Flowering species-including the trees-represent the top of the evolutionary line for plants, with a reproductive process that generates seeds to carry on the species.
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'The Coral Triangle' and Biotoping
Biotopers are urged to model their reef tank systems on habitats near Hoga Island.
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Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin Bicentennials
The world will note that President Abraham Lincoln and Biologist Charles Darwin were both born on February 12, 1809 and both changed the world a half century later.
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Anthropomorphism
Talks about humanizing your dog and explains SOME of the advantages in owning a dog!
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