Genetics

[close] The goal of this reading group is to be curious and to explore an array of biological topics by reading textbooks chosen by the group. The hope is that this approach will allow us to slowly study, review and/or ponder these topics as we help each other along. We will travel through the realms of cell and microbiology to the broad topics of ecology and conservation. The close to two million species currently existing on Earth will become our learning tools to understand life as it has evolved on the fragile third planet orbiting a yellow star - the Earth.

[close] An informal on-line “bulletin-board” resource for readers interested in staying abreast of the current state-of-knowledge and the latest books, technical journal articles, news items, and even fiction related to the origins and evolution of hominin species. The masthead photograph is a satellite image of the east African region around Lake Turkana in Ethiopia and Kenya and is the site of many important hominin fossil discoveries.

[close] ❝ Yᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀʟᴏɴᴇ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Wᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ❞ It is the year 2081, and the world is in turmoil. There has been an increasing number of mutant births. These humans, called Homo superior, are the next step in human evolution. The Humans, Homo sapiens, fear these mutated freaks, calling them abominations and sins against nature. In their confusion and fear, they persecute them and oppress them. Dear Mutant, There’s more of us than you think. We are all around you. They could be your friends, your relatives, and even your enemies. Why are they keeping it a secret, you ask? It's just the same reason as you. The human world has become too harsh on us, treating us like lab rats or freaks. Soon enough, they'll decide to wipe us out because they think we're too dangerous. It makes the world unsafe for us to remain in hiding, so I'm inviting you to a sanctuary for people like you. You won't be on your own at this school, where we offer safety and kindness to young mutants that are seeking help. If you want to be protected, join us here and finally be accepted for what you truly are. You will never be alone again. Sincerely, Headmaster

[close] This group was founded to contribute to the listopia of 'Botany Reference Books' for taxonomic identification of plants and fungi in arctic, temperate and tropical regions.