Image: Wikipedia Silent mutations are changes in the DNA of a protein-coding gene that do not result in a change in the encoded protein.  How can silent mutations occur?  How can you detect a silent mutation?  How frequent are silent mutations relative to mutations that produce an amino acid change? Are silent mutations really silent?  […]

CLASSICAL SUNDAY CONCERTS Sundays at 7 AM PST Weekly piano concerts by Earl Kiech at the lighthouse cafe.     Wake up quietly, start your afternoon relaxed or take a seat in a comfortable armchair to end your day with us. No matter what time zone you are in, Earl’s music balances a stressful week […]

  Still having questions regarding “The Rest is Silence“? Or are you fascinated by Genetics? Come to the Fireside Chat and ask your questions, in a casual environment, to Dr. Mary Anne Clark   Q&A with Dr. M. A. Clark, Professor of Biology, Texas Wesleyan University     Dr. Mary Anne Clark Reference work in […]

Heroes of Evolution: Richard Dawkins     For the first time in this lecture series, I will discuss a still living icon of evolution. Richard Dawkins has had an immense impact in his lifetime on the advancement of evolutionary theory as well as science advocacy. His energy and commitment to science are still ongoing today. The […]