Genes
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Is DNA the Language of the Book of Life?
Thinking of nucleobases as a long sequence of letters may contribute to the illusion that DNA is a language.Neil Palmer / CIAT via Flickr Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . When we talk about genes, we often use expressions inherited from a few influential geneticists and evolutionary biologists, including […] -
Carriers, Part 5: The Aftermath
This is the final installment of a five-part series. First read Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 to get caught up. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Correction: The text about tests that can be done 10 weeks into pregnancy was changed to clarify the difference […] -
Carriers, Part 4: The Results
This is the fourth installment of a five-part series. First read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 to get caught up; then go on to Part 5. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Lauren R. Weinstein is a cartoonist, cartooning teacher, and avid gardener who lives in scenic Maplewood, New Jersey. […] -
Carriers, Part 3: The Wait
This is the third installment of a five-part series. First read Part 1 and Part 2 to get caught up; then go on to Part 4 and Part 5. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Lauren R. Weinstein is a cartoonist, cartooning teacher, and avid gardener who lives in scenic Maplewood, New […] -
Carriers, Part 2: The Test
This is the second installment of a five-part series. See Part 1 first; then go on to Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Lauren R. Weinstein is a cartoonist, cartooning teacher, and avid gardener who lives in scenic Maplewood, New Jersey. She […]
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Carriers: A Webcomic on Health, Luck, and Life
This is the first installment of a five-part series. Also see Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Read Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5.* Correction: The text about the effects of cystic fibrosis has been changed to reflect the […]
