Prof Dan Rittschof of Duke University gives this talk.
Communication, especially communication that controls behaviour vital to survival has evolved in all animals. Many highly specific communication molecules are peptides that are generated by the most ubiquitous and ancient proteolytic enzymes such as trypsin-like serine Proteases. We will explore some critical behaviours and support the hypothesis that a huge family of communication molecules evolved as byproducts of essential processes like glue polymerization and shell formation.
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Time: 2-3pm
Venue: Department of Biological Sciences Seminar Room 3 (Block S2, Level 2), the National University of Singapore
