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Genome Size and Flight in Bats

Continuing with our discussion of the Evolution 2008 conference, I was hoping to meet T. Ryan Gregory yesterday. He is listed on the Evolution 2008 program as an author of a talk on genome size. Goodnews/badnews: Gregory did not show, but the talk, given by...

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Posted on June 22, 2008 9:38 AM • 8 Comments •

Why "lactose intolerance" is a racist slur

"I don't mind that they work over at the factory, but I don't want one of those lactose intolerant people moving in next door..." or "Some of my best friends are lactose intolerant. But I sure don't want my sister marrying one...." Say what?...

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Posted on May 26, 2008 5:34 PM • 59 Comments •

Bats and Shade Grown Coffee

Birds have always gotten a fair amount of the credit for ridding shade grown coffee plants of various insect pests. But a new study now shows that bats have a huge positive impact in this area as well. The study also shows something else interesting:...

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Posted on April 11, 2008 8:20 PM • 0 Comments •