As promised, bugologist Julie Reynolds has blessed us with a guest post this week, the first in a four-part series on how our biology is more than just our genes. Or, as she so colorfully puts it, we are more than just a few chromosomes in a trench coat, no matter how charming an image that may be. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I did, and then come back next week for part two. -Andy … [Read more...] about Science Corner: More than Three Chromosomes in a Trench Coat
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Science Corner: Telephone or Bucket Brigade
I may be alone, but I couldn't quite get that honeybee research I meant to write about last week off my mind. Honeybee dancing gets a lot of press, but that's not the only kind of message they can send. Honeybees can also use scents for signaling. The trick there is that pheromones will become diffuse. Like talking, it's fine for a chat with your neighbor but not long distance conversations. But sometimes honeybees need to get in touch with their far-flung friends. For example, sometimes a queen needs to gather a swarm … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Telephone or Bucket Brigade