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Rooting eukaryotes in the Arctic Ocean

Posted on 14 May, 2015 by Arun Sethuraman

While the general consensus has centered around the evolution of eukaryotes within the TACK superphylum of Archaea (Thaum-, Aigar-, Cren-, and Kor-archaeota), considerable controversy yet remains with (a) the rooting of the eukaryote common ancestor, and (b) ‘missing’ links in … Continue reading →

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The Tortoise Time Warp

Posted on 5 Nov, 2014 by Rob Denton

Recent advances in genetic data analysis continue to provide the ability to reveal some amazingly detailed (and previously unattainable) information about species’ evolutionary history. In this recent study from Molecular Ecology, Dr. Ryan Garrick and colleagues use a variety of … Continue reading →

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The ecological fallout: how radioactivity affects wildlife

Posted on 16 Mar, 2011 by Travis Glenn

The current news about radioactivity being released from a nuclear power plant in Japan is sad and worrisome. We are first concerned about the health and safety of individuals who have volunteered to stay at the power plant; they are … Continue reading →

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