Experts

On adaptation, chance, and history, and whether bacterial models can speak to macroevolution

Vaughn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:57:14 +0000

I was very pleased to see the thoughtful responses to my inquiry about the generality of Travisano, Mongold, and Lenski’s classic 1995 paper on the roles of adaptation, chance, and history. For reference, they are:

http://micropopbio.org/sanjuro/2008/03/04/my-rewind-button-is-broke/

http://micropopbio.org/abe/2008/02/27/going-vinyl-replaying-lifes-record/

http://micropopbio.org/david/2008/02/27/making-a-new-branch-on-the-tree-of-life/

http://micropopbio.org/laura/2008/03/01/relative-effects-of-chance-history-and-adaptation-on-evolution/

http://micropopbio.org/dan/2008/02/27/boy-bacteria-sure-are-prime-targets-for-them-statistical-tests/

I have sent a quick email to Travisano and Lenski regarding your interest, and time permitting, perhaps they’ll reply. Stay tuned.

How genomics sharpens the bacterial species concept: Wilhelm et al

Vaughn — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:46:02 +0000

Here is where you can ask the authors questions about their use of SAR11 genomes to better understand the forces shaping this “species.”

Microbial biogeography: Rachel Whitaker and colleagues

Vaughn — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:33:21 +0000

This is a post to kick off your thoughts on the two papers written by Rachel Whitaker and colleagues. She has graciously agreed to follow this post and respond to your comments. So please comment away, considering especially how their studies address the concept of “everything is everywhere; the environment selects.”

Where the authors weigh in

test — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:34:33 +0000

This is where the authors can respond to your questions about their studies