Episode 3: In which the author digresses from the main story line for a drabble about mtDNA (Everything you ever wanted to know about mtDNA (but were afraid to ask!).
This 100-word detour was worth every single syllable! Reframing 'survival of the fittest' through the eyes of competitive spermatozoa trying to pass on their mtDNA was incredibly clever. The breakdown of heteroplasmy thresholds afterward was so clear and well-paced. A masterful blend of creative writing and hard science. ⛰️ 🏞️ 🌲 🔥
This was such a fun way to make a complex topic approachable. I actually learned something while smiling. 😊
This 100-word detour was worth every single syllable! Reframing 'survival of the fittest' through the eyes of competitive spermatozoa trying to pass on their mtDNA was incredibly clever. The breakdown of heteroplasmy thresholds afterward was so clear and well-paced. A masterful blend of creative writing and hard science. ⛰️ 🏞️ 🌲 🔥