Joshua B. Plotkin
Joshua B. Plotkin | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (A. B.), Princeton University (Ph.D.)[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Pennsylvania |
| Doctoral advisor | Simon A. Levin |
Joshua B. Plotkin is an evolutionary biologist and applied mathematician. He is the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor of Natural Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Plotkin's research includes the study of the evolution of adaptation in populations, virus ecology, genetic drift, protein translation, and social norms.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
He serves on the editorial boards for Science Magazine and Cell Reports.[1]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Joshua B. Plotkin". www.bio.upenn.edu. University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
- ^ "Luck Plays Role in how Language Evolves, Penn Team Finds". Targeted News Service. 2017-11-01.
- ^ Seidler, Tristram G; Plotkin, Joshua B; Nathan, Ran (17 October 2006). "Seed Dispersal and Spatial Pattern in Tropical Trees". PLOS Biology. 4 (11): e344. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040344. PMC 1609130. PMID 17048988.
- ^ Hammond, Andrew (2018-01-15). "Why scientists solve the harder problems first". Gulf News.
- ^ "Faye Flam: Why is finding a cure for the common cold so difficult?". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. 2018-01-09.
- ^ "Natural selection of words". Financial Express. New Delhi. 2017-11-09.
- ^ Chapman, John (2014-11-24). "Humans are naturally selfish, study finds". Express. London.
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