How the hominoids lost their tails
Olivia McGinnis discusses a recent study highlighting the relevance of genetic transposons in the evolution of tail loss.
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Face to Face with Denis Noble
By Angus Barrett While I was getting to grips with the colourful life of systems biologist Denis Noble, I came across the website of his traditional Ocidian music group, The Oxford Trobadors. I soon learned that music is more than just a relaxing pastime for Denis. Anybody familiar with his work will know how central it…