The evolution of the human body takes thousands of years to evolve. For one to occur in just a few short hundred years is one of the most interesting topics in science at the moment. This is called microevolution, and one interesting example is how new generations are being born without molar teeth. These vestigial molars, which were once necessary for our ancestors to chew tough plant material, have become increasingly obsolete over time due to genetic adaptation. As a result, some people are born without them, while others experience painful emergence. Understanding how microevolution has shaped our bodies can give us insight into our past and present, and shed light on the future of our species.
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The short answer stands; there prevails an interminable irony between the insistent need for scientific progress and the monetary allowance allotted for such pursuits in the Philippine setting, that despite the apparent importance and urgency of the former, very little financial allocation is administered for its rightful procurement.
The finals round of the 6th Annual Philippine Biology Olympiad (PBO) 2023: LUNDAG was held onsite last April 15 to 16 at the Ateneo de Manila University campus, inviting the top 55 participants from the elimination round held last February 4.
Some might think it’s fascinating while others may reckon it scary. You may even surmise that they’re smarter than humans but can they give opinions, express a stand and make ethical decisions? With the rising issue of increasing carbon emissions, can artificial intelligence co-exist with a good environmental state?
The journey of a Tamaraw from our mountains to our emblems and posters is a manifestation of what, why, which, and how we value our natural resources. These herds are already softly heard. Let’s not make them completely silent dangling from the provincial seal.
While the development of an adaptive immune response in plants is, certainly, a new achievement, the ability to modify the genetics of flora and fauna by humans has been around for quite some time—and with this the genetically modified organism, or GMO.
Science denialism is not a new or uncommon thing. It may even exist as far as the memory of man. There are many people out there who stand by their firm rhetorics and who are skeptical of every shed of evidence science produces.
Imagine a chameleon perched on a branch, its body transforming before your eyes from a lush green to a fiery orange. Picture a male peacock, strutting and displaying his magnificent feathers in a dazzling array of colors. From the brilliant hues of tropical fish to the muted tones of Arctic foxes, the coloration of animals … Continue reading The Living Canvas: A Journey Through Animal Coloration
If there is one thing all these have taught us, it is that anyone can be a catalyst of change. The ozone layer problem would not have been resolved or even noticed if no one took the initiative in reporting it.
Like my morning routine, we do habits out of practice; as animals, we get used to it. After all, our habits are an interplay from our behaviors which itself is based on our genes and the environment that we live in. So, how are habits formed?
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