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July 12, 2014

7/12/2014

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A really fascinating paper on Doppler-like effect during formation of somites:
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/345/6193/222.full
What would you have concluded if you did that experiment and found that the two clocks are offset?

Further insight into one of the persistent questions of developmental biology: determination of the left/right axis:
http://www.cell.com/developmental-cell/abstract/S1534-5807%2814%2900277-9
Even if you are on campus, you will need to log in to TU Library to access this paper

A useful review on regeneration in the zebrafish
http://dmm.biologists.org/content/7/7/769.full

Here is what happens when folks try to apply standards of science to art
http://www.pnas.org/content/111/20/7224.full.pdf+html
http://www.pnas.org/content/111/27/E2778.full
Don’t you think the outcome would have been different if violinists knew which instrument is which? And how does that apply to YOUR experiments?

An interesting read on transgenerational effects of malnutrition:
http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/07/moms-environment-during-pregnancy-can-affect-her-grandchildren
The bottom line: if you can eat junk food and drink soda and not gain weight, thank your grandmas for eating well.
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