Temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) influences sex in reptiles like turtles and crocodiles, relying on incubation temperature rather than genetics. As global warming threatens these species, skewed sex ratios and extinction risks increase. Adaptive shifts in nesting behavior are insufficient, requiring urgent conservation actions and climate policies to protect TSD species’ survival.
Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David Baker were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work in protein structure prediction and design. Their contributions leverage machine learning, revolutionizing protein research by enabling faster predictions and novel protein design. This pivotal advancement has significant implications for drug development and synthetic biology.
Before Darwin’s groundbreaking work, biologists struggled to understand what drove organism change. Mendel’s research on peas provided a testable hypothesis of progressive change through genes. However, environmental factors also impact traits, challenging the sole importance of genes. This calls for a holistic approach to evolution, considering both genetic and environmental influences.
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