This may suggest that, while the study of loss-of-function alleles found in populations (e.g., in the FRI gene in A. thaliana populations as described above) is informative about short-term adaptation, it may have limited use in understanding longer-term evolution (Stern 2011).
But, as the third post-Brown generation comes of age, there are reasons to be alarmed that this shared understanding no longer exists — and reasons to fear that the noble dream expressed in Brown, of creating an inclusive and integrated society, is on the precipice of being forgotten.
Indeed, what we call pattern may be thought of as detail -- a chrysanthemum leaf, the face's oval -- stripped from its context and replaced so that understanding no longer hinges on our distinguishing foreground from background, foreign from native, "then" from "now".
The solution should be less understanding, and longer and harsher prison sentences.WOON TAI KEATSingaporeTerritorialSIR As one of those proud Canadians who has often bragged about the unfailing "sensibility" and "civility" of Canada, I was shocked to hear about the recent woes of Ontario Hydro ("Hydro-phobia", August 23rd).
Magnitude estimations of hydrogeomorphic processes contain crucial information for hazard assessments and for the understanding of longer term landscape evolution.
Such views rely on limited historical information of one or two centuries, which is inadequate for understanding the longer term effects of climatic shifts on landscape dynamics and environmental change in the Highlands.
That understanding no longer exists.
The experience of fresh understanding lasts longer than a laugh (and yes it can be one and the same).
Understanding the longer term consequences of widespread decolonisation, whether pre-emptive or targeted, and devising strategies to minimise the risks of emerging resistance should be a priority.
This article presents information that could benefit project leaders of disease management in understanding the longer term implications of their work in both global and local arenas.
"More effort now needs to be devoted to understanding the longer-term consequences of living with congenital heart disease after surgery, so we can further improve the quality of life for these patients".
