Unexplainable Moon genes
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Apr 16, 2025 Rebecca Boyle, a science journalist and author of 'Our Moon,' explores the moon’s profound influence on life and biology. She discusses how lunar cycles affect everything from ocean tides to plant gene expression and even human health behaviors. Boyle also highlights surprising connections between the moon and our emotions, fertility, and sleep patterns. Her insights urge us to appreciate the moon's vital role in our lives and evolution, making us reconsider this celestial companion’s impact on our daily existence.
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Earth and Moon's Orbit
- The Earth and moon orbit a shared center of gravity, closer to Earth due to its larger size.
- This intimate relationship influences life on Earth, including molecular-level interactions.
Lunar Genes
- Lunar genes influence certain behaviors, especially in marine animals reliant on tides.
- These genes provide a genetic mechanism for tracking moon phases.
Coral Spawning
- Corals, despite lacking eyes, synchronize sperm and egg release based on the lunar cycle.
- Moonlight, and possibly the moon's gravitational presence, triggers this mass spawning event.
