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Scientists at the University of Toronto have discovered a second genetic code using computers which “predicts how segments of messenger RNA transcribed from a given gene can be mixed and matched to yield multiple products in different tissues, a process called alternative splicing.

Written by Isaac Manly, MD

Jul 01, 2003 at 12:00 AM

There have been conflicting accounts regarding Darwin's spiritual beliefs. We know his wife was a very devout Christian, and we know he studied for the ministry at Cambridge University, but chose not to be ordained.

Written by Michael Kinnaird, PhD

Jul 01, 2004 at 12:00 AM

Many readers will probably have heard that the chimpanzee genome (complete set of DNA, repository for genetic information) is very similar to ours.

Written by Isaac Manly, MD

Mar 01, 2003 at 12:00 AM

Michael J. Behe, associate professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University, has presented a biochemical sketch of the chemistry of sight. The sketch is extremely technical and I do not expect most of us to understand it, but I present a short résumé to acquaint us with the complexity and wonder of vision.

Written by Isaac Manly, MD

Jan 01, 2003 at 12:00 AM

Paleontologists continue to search for the elusive primate which they faithfully believe evolved into man. They are now enamored with the australopithecines. The first specimen, found in southern Africa in 1924, was named Australopithecus, or southern ape.