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User:NilesLehman

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Name
Niles Lehman
Affiliation
Portland State Univ.
Email address
niles@pdx.edu

Biography

I am interested in molecular evolution and the biochemistry of catalytic RNAs (ribozymes). Research in my lab utilizes powerful in vitro evolution techniques to discover RNA sequences with new or improved functions, for example, in regard to RNA-metal ion interactions. We are particularly keen to use these techniques to test fundamental evolutionary hypotheses, such as the antiquity of recombination.

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Presenter

This user is listed as a presenter for the following agenda items:

  1. Major Transitions in Life: Origins to Translation/Mini review: Macromolecules
  2. Major Transitions in Life: Origins to Translation/Mini review: RNA World

Attendee

This user is listed as an attendee for the following meetings:

  1. Major Transitions in Life: Origins to Translation