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Page Contribute by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 04:02 PM
How you can help.
Page Intro by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 04:01 PM
Introduction to evolution@home (EvoHo) and evolutionary-research (EvRe).
Page Research by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:57 PM
Laurence Loewe: My research centres on detailed simulation models that integrate biological knowledge in order to understand more about evolution. To do this I combine current systems biology with evolutionary genetics in an approach that I call evolutionary systems biology. I use this approach to investigate the genetic basis for adaptive evolution and the evolutionary consequences of slightly deleterious mutations. These general topics are important for understanding the evolution of antibiotics resistance in bacteria and many other practical problems.
Folder Teaching by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:28 PM
Homepages of courses that teach about details of evolution.
Page Overview by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:28 PM
This overview points to teaching resources, tools for searching literature and content of important journals for evolutionary research.
Folder Journals by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:27 PM
Links to content of important journals for evolutionary research
Page Other introductions to evolution by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:20 PM
Links to other pages that give introductions to evolutionary theory that are easy to understand.
Page Mutations in proteins, genes & genomes by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:15 PM
A very short introduction to current knowledge on what mutations do to the structure of genomes, genes and proteins.
Page Introduction by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:14 PM
The engine of evolution is the combination of all forces that drive evolution. These pages take an introductory look at them.
Folder The engine of evolution by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 03:14 PM
Evolution is driven by powerful forces of nature. These pages are a short introduction to the various forces that govern biological evolution.
Page Why evolution matters by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 02:03 PM
Evolutionary biology touches many topics of practical importance. It also investigates some fascinating questions. Here is a very selective shortlist.
Page How science works by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 02:01 PM
A very short introduction to the scientific method.
Page The principle of Muller’s ratchet by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 01:56 PM
The main effect of Muller’s ratchet is the accumulation of slightly harmful DNA changes in a population over many generations. This can lead to the extinction of species and is thus of considerable biological interest.
Page How to quantify effects of Muller's ratchet by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 01:45 PM
Evolution@home has compiled the largest existing database of Muller's ratchet simulation results. This allows quantifications of the threat of extinction and other aspects of Muller's ratchet with unprecedented accuracy. Depending on what you know about your favorite organism, evolution@home results might help to work out what the ratchet does there.
Folder Muller's ratchet by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 01:42 PM
If you are a scientist and want to quantify the effects of Muller's ratchet in your favourite model system, evolution@home might be able to help you.
Page Evolution@home results overview by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 01:41 PM
Page Simulator005 by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 01:39 PM
Simulator005 investigates the the accumulation of harmful and beneficial DNA-changes in non-recombining populations. These asexual systems can experience a phenomenon called "Muller's ratchet" and might help to understand the evolution of human mitochondrial DNA.
Page Publications by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jul 02, 2009 01:06 PM
Laurence Loewe: Here is a list of my scientific publications.
Page Evolutionary Genetics - Course Webpage 2007 by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jun 30, 2009 12:00 AM
This is the course webpage of the 2007 Evolutionary Genetics MSc module at the University of Edinburgh. It was organised by Laurence Loewe as part of the MSc in Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis. All further details are on these pages.
Page Evolution of Sex and Breeding Systems - Course Webpage 2006 by Laurence Loewe, last updated: Jun 29, 2009 11:49 PM
This is the course webpage of the "evolution of sex and breeding systems" course at the University of Edinburgh. It was organised by Laurence Loewe in 2006 for 4th year students that focus on evolutionary biology. All further details are on these pages.