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Bits of genetic information float around in cells and sometimes get inserted into strands of DNA, causing it to read differently. Forces from outside, such as radiation, may also result in gene changes, or mutations.
Without sex, in which parallel strands of DNA can exchange pieces or “correct“ each other, animals might accumulate many potentially harmful mutations.
— Apr 06, 2013 03:59AM
Without sex, in which parallel strands of DNA can exchange pieces or “correct“ each other, animals might accumulate many potentially harmful mutations.
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humans now alive consume an estimated 40% of the photosynthetic productivity of the whole planet. Doubling the current human population, as some consider likely, might be accomplished by near-universal vegetarianism combined w/ much fairer worldwide distribution fo food. Under any other circumstances, it would require capturing 80% of photosynthetic productivity (...) Our goal should really be in the other direction.
— Mar 15, 2013 10:23AM
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life on the planet presents us with a dazzling interplay of ecological relationships, in which we are privileged to play a part. but to play our part responsibly, we need basic ecological knowledge.
— Jan 17, 2013 06:49AM
