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Introducing De Novo
Welcome to De Novo by me, Metacelsus.
May 13, 2021 • Metacelsus
What happens when you clone mice for 20 years straight?
This story begins in 1997, the same year I was born.
Mar 26 • Metacelsus
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Three interesting studies of genetic variation
Meiosis errors, Epstein-Barr virus, and lifespan
Feb 4 • Metacelsus
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What makes a good egg?
Desiderata for in vitro oogenesis
Nov 30, 2025 • Metacelsus
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Androgenetic haploid selection
How abundant eggs can increase the power of genetic selection (even if the eggs are not very good)
Nov 17, 2025 • Metacelsus
Bio links, Fall 2025
Some interesting stuff I've read recently
Nov 16, 2025 • Metacelsus
Gratitude for life
A few days ago, I got a call at 2:39 a.m.
Oct 7, 2025 • Metacelsus
A profile in courage
On DNA computation and escaping a local maximum
Sep 9, 2025 • Metacelsus
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