The Panda's ThumbThe Panda's Thumb is the virtual pub of the University of Ediacara. The patrons gather to discuss evolutionary theory, critique the claims of the antievolution movement, defend the integrity of both science and science education, and share good conversation.Steve Steve in London- August 30, 2008 Steve Steve is having the time of his life at the Nature Network conference. Right now, hes slumped over on the podium, recovering from yesterdays festivities. A picture is found below. The question for you is this: Who is Steve Steve explaining evolution to View image...http://pandasthumb.org/archives/2008/08/steve-steve-in-2.html Giardia lamblia, polyadenylation, and irreducible complexity- August 30, 2008 (The following is a slight adaptation of this essay. Readers may post questions andor comments there as well as here.) As this series of essays has explained, the polyadenylation of messenger RNAs is a vital aspect of gene expression in eukaryotic cells (and a not-so-unimportant facet of RNA metabolism in other contexts). Polyadenylation is mediated by a sizeable complex that includes various RNA-binding proteins, nucleases, and other interesting activities. Genetic studies in yeast indicate...http://pandasthumb.org/archives/2008/08/giardia-lamblia.html |