Movie review: Bedtime Stories (B-, C-, C-)
Release date (wide): Dec. 25, 2008 … Overall: B- … Teens: C- … Story: C-. The…
Two iguana species evolve on the Galapagos Islands
We have the following problem: On the Galapagos Islands, several species of iguanas live on land,…
What does ‘allele’ mean?
The word allele, in the study of inheritance, means a single copy of a gene. It…
What is a Punnett square?
Biologists who study inheritance patterns, genetic counselors, and you (apparently) need to bridge the gap between…
Galactosemia Punnett: recessive and fatal
Classic galactosemia is an inherited disease. The allele for normal digestion (G) is dominant, and the allele for galactosemia (g) is recessive.
Movie review: Quantum of Solace (B-, B, B-)
Release (wide): Nov. 14, 2008 … Overall: B- … Teens: B … Story: B-. Daniel Craig…
Have online social networks made HS reunions obsolete?
Online social networks and "friends" have rendered high school reunions obsolete.
First girl scores in IL championship game
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2A championship football game in Illinois Friday will be noted for something…
Youths propel a push toward volunteerism, even before Obama
http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2008/11/24/youths_propel_a_push_toward_volunteerism/ From the Boston Globe November 24, 2008 Youths propel a push toward volunteerism Change predates…
USA Biology Olympiad Prelims
The USA Biology Olympiad, sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education, will be conducting the…