This Week In Evolution

Nels and Vincent explore the evolution of new protein-coding genes de novo from nocoding DNA sequences, using the antifreeze protein of northern codfish as a model. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Evolution of antifreeze protein gene in codfish (PNAS) Codfish diversity (Cheng lab) Frankentomatoes (Huff Post) Image credit Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks! Science Picks Nels- Science at Sundance reviews Vincent- The Rise and Fall of Scientific Authority Music on TWiEVO is performed by Trampled by Turtles Send your evolution questions and comments to twievo@microbe.tv