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Sergei Yastrebov. II. Evolution of the First Chordates and Paleontology
The Batrachos Lounge. The second article by Sergei Alexandrovich Yastrebov, lecturer at Moscow State University and author of the blog Caenogenesis. The previous article is here, the next and last of the three is here.
Serhiy Yastrebov. I. Origin of chordates: a modern perspective on the problem
Living room “Batrachos”. This publication is the first of its kind on this site. Serhiy Oleksandrovych Yastrebov, lecturer at MSU and author of the wonderful blog Caenogenesis (primarily devoted to developmental genetics) suggested posting three of his popular st...
A remote conversation between two university graduates and the problems of the Gomolshansky Park
Recently, the priorities in the management of the National Nature Park “Homolshansky Forests” have become a source of emotional disputes. I will try to present my point of view on this matter—hoping that the majority of participants in the debate …
VI. Aves-03. The System of Modern Birds
The modern bird system (main source - www.worldbirdnames.org)
Congratulations to Olya Mikhailova and Nastya Kechedzhi on winning the competition!
At the All-Ukrainian competition of student research papers in Zaporizhzhia, the work by Olga Mikhailova and Anastasia Kechedzhi on the study of gametogenesis in green frogs took III place. Notably, our works on frogs have been winning places at this …
Results of the Student Biology Olympiad
The student biology Olympiad revealed two strong leaders. They will represent our university at the all-Ukrainian Olympiad in Lutsk.
The wonders of sexual reproduction. Column in ComputerreOnline #48
The mechanisms of gene transmission and alteration differ among asexual species, the parasexual Penicillium, humans and other animals with a typical sexual cycle, and the truly extraordinary Pushtun frogs
When Does Selection Become Ineffective? Column in KomputerraOnline #47
When the fitness of an individual is influenced by the variation of many genes, and especially when the effect of some genes depends on the state of others, the rate of evolution under the Modern Synthesis model drops sharply.
Rautian, 1993. On the nature of the genotype and heredity
A complexly written yet undoubtedly profound article that elicits polarized evaluations (ranging from outright rejection to deep respect). Rauatian A. S. On the nature of genotype and inheritance // Journal of General Biology. – 1993. – Vol. 54, No. 2. …
Shyshkin, 1988. Patterns of ontogenetic evolution
M.A. Shyshkin. Patterns of ontogeny evolution // Modern Paleontology. Methods, Directions, Problems, Practical Application: Reference Manual: In 2 volumes. / Under the editorship of V.V. Menner, V.P. Makridin. – M.: Nedra, 1988. – Vol. 2. pp. 169-209.
Shyshkin, 1988. Evolution as an epigenetic process
M.A. Shyshkin. Evolution as an epigenetic process // Modern Paleontology. Methods, directions, problems, practical application: Reference manual: In 2 volumes. / Ed. V.V. Menner, V.P. Makridin. – M.: Nedra, 1988. – Vol. 2. pp. 142-169.
Shishkin, 2006. Individual development and lessons of evolutionism
Shyshkin M. A. Individual development and lessons of evolutionism. Ontogeny, 2006, vol. 37, No. 3, pp. 179-198
Ecology; Autumn 2011. Materials for the final seminar in ecology of this year (December 14 and 16)
I propose that at the final seminar we discuss the topic “The Possible Future of Humankind. What Can We Do to Make It Favorable.” Several topics I propose for discussion.
Mykhailova et al. (2011) A Study of Spermatogenesis in Diploid Pelophylax esculentus
Mykhailova O. V., Kechedzhi A. E., Shabanov D. A. A Study of Spermatogenesis in Diploid Pelophylax esculentus (Amphibia, Anura) using Karyoanalysis in Squashed Preparations // Proceedings of the Ukrainian Herpetological Society. – 2011. – No. 3. – P. 120-127.
Borkin et al. (2005) Mass polyploidy in the hybridogenic complex Rana esculenta
Report on triploids at the First UGO Conference. Copy – here. Borkin L. Ya., Zinenko A. I., Korshunov A. V., Lada G. A., Lytvynchuk S. N., Rozanov Yu. M., Shabanov D. A. Massive polyploidy in the hybridogenetic complex Rana esculenta …
Questions (from Aleksey Khrulev) and Answers (not only to him)
One of the readers of "Computerra" decided to ask me questions that arise for him in connection with reflections on biology. These questions, of course, are asked by a person "not from our sandbox" - they demonstrate a mode of …
Borkin et al. (2008) On the Southern Boundary of the Distribution of Hybrid Rana esculenta...
A zoogeographic "common grave" from which the most interesting directions for further searches for undescribed populations of pool frogs and edible frogs emerge. Its PDF copy is available here. Borkin L. Ya., Bezman-Moseiko O. S., Mazepa G. A., Zinenko A. …