Research Articles
VIROLOGY: GENESIS OF CONCEPTS—From Ancient Mysteries to Modern Miracles
Explore the fascinating journey of virology from ancient mysteries to modern scientific breakthroughs in this engaging popular science article.
Brian Charlesworth: Decoding the Genetic Symphony of Evolution
Explore the groundbreaking contributions of evolutionary biologist Brian Charlesworth to our understanding of mutation, recombination, and evolutionary genetics.
Decoding Ourselves: A Journey Through the Human Genome in 23 Chapters
Explore Matt Ridley's groundbreaking work on the human genome, its structure, ethical implications, and the landmark Huntington's disease research.
The Three Laws of Biology: Mendel, Chromosomes, and Embryonic Development
Explore the three fundamental laws of biology: Mendel's Principles of Inheritance, the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance, and von Baer's Laws of Embryology that form the foundation of modern biology.
The Silent Genetic Crisis: Saving Latvia's Unique Cattle Breeds From Inbreeding
Exploring the genetic threats to Latvia's indigenous cattle breeds and the scientific efforts to preserve their unique genetic heritage from inbreeding depression.
The Episome Enigma: How a Forgotten Concept Transformed Genetics
Exploring how Jacob and Wollman's episome concept revolutionized our understanding of mobile genetic elements and their impact on modern genetics.
The Biotech Century: Promises and Perils of Remaking Life in the Lab
A review of Jeremy Rifkin's groundbreaking work on the ethical implications of biotechnology and genetic engineering
The Genetic Time Bomb: How H. J. Muller's Ideas Revolutionized Our Understanding of Evolution and Speciation
Exploring H. J. Muller's groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary biology, including the Dobzhansky-Muller model, Muller's ratchet, and their modern applications.
Cracking Maize's Family Tree: How Genetics Unlocks Better Corn
Discover how genetic relatedness and differentiation analysis helps scientists unlock better corn varieties through strategic breeding techniques.
Rewriting Roots: How a Genetic Detective Story Simplified Our Human Origins
New breakthroughs reveal a surprisingly streamlined human family tree where ancient splits, unexpected reunions, and non-traditional kin reshape our origin story.