WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Half the Southeast Michigan Children - and 2/3 of Those in Detroit - Whose Parents Want Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Due to Cost Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Programs High Marks * DETROIT, MI -- The summer struggle is daunting for working families in Detroit and throughout Southeast Michigan. Parents want affordable summer programs that keep their childr  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Two in Five Western New York Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Due to Cost Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Programs High Marks * BUFFALO, NY -- The summer struggle is daunting for working families in Western New York. Parents want affordable summer programs that keep their children safe, build their confidence, and offer op  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA president reflects on the power of purpose in medicine * CHICAGO -In his final address as president of the American Medical Association (AMA), Bobby Mukkamala, MD, delivered a deeply personal message to physicians and medical students during the AMA's Annual Meeting about the essential role of purpose-both personal and collective-in medicine. Drawing on a year shap  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Americans Face the Brunt of Republican's Disastrous Health Care Cuts Thousands Of Americans Have Lost Access To Essential Care Facilities, And In Some Cases, Even Lost Their Jobs, Following Passage Of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill In July 2025 - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How do you treat cause of allergies, not just symptoms? * For the one in three Americans with allergies, being proactive is the name of the game -extra caution when trying new foods, avoiding certain furry friends and popping Zyrtec or Allegra every spring when the world is covered in pollen. Though if you ask biochemist Maksymilian Chruszcz about allergies, he'll tell you we can do  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * At Senate Appropriations Hearing, Peters Presses DHS Secretary Mullin for Updates on Key Michigan Projects During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin for updates on two key Michigan projects - the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Northern Border Mission Center at   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition of 14 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending EPA's efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and urging E  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS EPA RESEARCH ON THE HARMS OF MICROPLASTICS IN DRINKING WATER, CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, affirmed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to add microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for re  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Blockbuster May Jobs Growth is a Boon for Women * Women are the big winners in the labor force right now, as female-dominated jobs are powering growth. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 172,000 jobs were added in May. The overall unemployment rate once again remained at 4.3% in May from 4.3% in April. These job gains once again signi  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Will Minnesota train the next batch of literacy educators adequately? District officials should choose wisely when selecting the professional development curriculum their district will require for literacy educators. As I wrote yesterday, Minnesota's 2023  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg on May Jobs Report Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's May jobs report: "Today's employment report is welcome news for American workers, families, and job creators. The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, signif  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department, and Yesun Kim: * * * Strategic Clarity: Reassessing the Value of China to Korea The Lee Jae Myung government has pursued a nuanced strategy with China, one that evades regional security issues (e.g., Taiwan and the South China Sea), while maintaining "neighborly" relations and acknowledging the importance of solicit  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Company Ordered to Pay $500,000 Criminal Fine for Violating Asbestos Regulations in Michigan Note, the press release has been updated to include a quote from EPA. - Applied Partners LLC was sentenced today to pay a $500,000 fine and complete a two-year term of probation for the company's illegal handling of regulated asbestos containing mat  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Bolsters U.S. Steel Production in Minnesota * WASHINGTON \- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule revising the Obama-era regional haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the United States Steel Corporation's (U.S. Steel) Keetac taconite facility in Keewatin, Minnesota. The revision modifies emission limits to feasible levels to ensure the continuation of v  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 6 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on June 5, 2026: * * * 'Theocrat' Indiana Lt. Gov. calls Islam a 'demonic death cult' The FFRF Action Fund names Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith as its "Theocrat of the Week" for his violent anti-Muslim rhetoric. Beckwith professed tha  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz * June 5, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, June 6 to honor and remember former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of the funeral. "Michigan los  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration to Help Michigan Communities Impacted by April Severe Weather and Flooding * June 5, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer requested that President Donald J. Trump declare a major disaster in response to severe storms, heavy rain, rapid snowmelt and nine confirmed tornadoes that caused wi  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * June 4, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Board of Respiratory Care; Michigan Board of Audiology; Michigan Board of Acupuncture; Human Trafficking Commission; Michigan Barrier Free Design Board; Human   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Re-Establishes Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Building on Historic Progress to Keep Families Safe Throughout Her Time in Office * June 4, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Executive order helps Task Force continue work to save lives, reduce violence LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2026-13, re-establishing the Michigan Gun   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 6 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Mantella interviews 2 former U.S. presidents, caps milestone year chairing Economic Club President Philomena V. Mantella capped her term as Board Chair of the Economic Club of Grand Rapids with a historic career milestone -- welcoming and interviewing former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The June 2 discussion she led was part of the club's 50th Anniversary celebration at DeVos Pl  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Political] -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: PUNCHBOWL: DEMAND JUSTICE ANNOUNCES SIX-FIGURE AD BUY TARGETING FETTERMAN FOR FAILING TO BLOCK TRUMP JUDICIAL NOMINEE * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Friday, Demand Justice announced plans to run a six-figure ad buy in Pennsylvania against Senator John Fetterman, who reportedly has returned a blue slip for Trump judicial nominee, Antonio Pozos. When asked, every one of Trump's judicial nominee  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Colorado Legislation that Reins in Policing for Profit Yesterday, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 26-1250 into law, taking a significant step forward in protecting Coloradans from having their property unjustly confiscated by law enforcement agencies. The bill, which passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support, closes a loophole in the civil   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a patent infringement investigation involving imported pickleball paddles and related components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Sport Squad, Inc., doing business as JOOLA, of North Bethesda, Maryland, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the importation and sale of pickleball paddles that infringe two U.S. patents. According to the Commission, the complaint was fi  more

LAUREL, Maryland, June 5 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Team Models Quantum Noise on Superconducting Processors * Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for a popular class of superconducting quantum processors. Their work, published   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Cruz, Slotkin introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve MQ-9 Aircraft Mission * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUSTAIN) Act to prohibit the Air Force from reducing MQ-9 units or staffing levels in ways that would erode their current operational  more

KENT, Ohio, June 6 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent Earns Top Honors as Best College Town in Ohio, One of the Best in the Nation Kent, Ohio, is officially one of the best places in America to go to college - and the best in Ohio. MoneyLion, the personal finance and digital banking platform, released its list of the 20 Best College Towns in America in 2026 -- and Kent made the cut, ranking No. 8 nationally. The rankings evaluated cities across a range of livabili  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Endorses Unqualified "Nepo Baby Sycophant" Bill Pulte for National Intelligence Chief In a new radio interview, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers endorsed "nepo baby sycophant" Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), saying he's "the right guy" to lead the U.S. intelligence community because he "understands the mission set," despite Pul  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 4, 2026: * * * Chair Hertel Condemns Islamophobic Remarks Made Against Rep. Tlaib on House Floor In response to Rep. Max Miller of Ohio's Islamophobic remarks against Rep. Rashida Tlaib yesterday on the House floor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Rep. Miller's Islamophobic attacks are disgusting. His comments are not just offensive -- they're a   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * John James Endorses Trump's Unqualified Pick for Top National Security Job Two-time statewide loser John James has enthusiastically endorsed Donald Trump's selection of unqualified Bill Pulte to be the Director of National Intelligence, even as Pulte possesses no qualifications for the job and Republican senators have been slamming the pick, according to new reporting from Deadl  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * John James Faces Another Scandal for Misusing Taxpayer Money to Benefit His Campaign Two-time statewide loser John James is in hot water for once again misusing taxpayer-funded congressional resources to benefit his flailing gubernatorial campaign. On Monday, a Michigan voter filed a complaint alleging that James' congressional office was using taxpayer-funded digital advertis  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Michigan Democrats Call on Trump to Open the Gordie Howe Bridge Today, new reporting shows the Gordie Howe Bridge is "days away from completion" and Customs staff are "ready to go" in staffing the bridge, but Donald Trump continues to block the bridge from opening. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "It's been 114 days s  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * PRIORITIES: Mike Rogers Campaign Posts "Doctored Image of Him to Make Him Look Buff" as He Ignores Affordability Crisis While gas prices are skyrocketing and Michiganders are stretching their paychecks, here's what out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is focused on: giving himself an "AI He-Man makeover." Rogers was widely mocked yesterday after one of his paid politic  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 3, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: John James Votes in Support of Trump's Price-Hiking Iran War In response to two-time statewide loser John James voting against a War Powers Resolution to rein in Donald Trump's reckless and price-hiking Iran War, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: "John James has already lined up in support of Donald Trump's harmfu  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * WHAT MICHIGANDERS ARE READING: Mike Rogers Turns Himself Into a "Roided-Out Punchline" Instead of Focusing on Rising Costs As Michiganders are facing high gas prices, tariff price hikes and surging healthcare costs, they're expecting their leaders to be laser-focused on addressing the affordability crisis. Instead, they're reading about out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rog  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Shipt gift helps address food insecurity Funding will expand access to Food is Medicine programs and improve health outcomes. - In 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households faced food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This means that an estimated 17 million households did not have adequate food due to lack of financial or other  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Secures Funding for Second District Communities * Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8646, which provides full-year funding for the Department of Agriculture, for rural development, and the Food and Drug Administration. The Agriculture Appropriations Act (link is external) delivers significant wins for Michigan farmers, funding plant and animal health programs, investing in   more

NEW YORK, June 6 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: * * * NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases Advance Top Student Entrepreneurs to National Stage Winners from St. Louis, Chicago, and satellite showcases will represent the Midwest region at the National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase in November - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce the students advancing from its 2026 Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Showcases   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: * * * Poll: Majority of Michiganders Oppose EGLE Cuts House Republicans proposing cutting department's budget in half - Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 56 percent of Michiganders oppose the Michigan House Republicans  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Statement on Ongoing Conflicts in Lebanon and Iran * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement on the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Iran: "Michigan is home to one of the most vibrant Lebanese communities in our country. Like the vast majority of Americans, they want Trump's war in Iran and the conflict in Lebanon to end and fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, vice chairman, issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 2, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, We urge you to determine, pursuant to Section 13(p)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act o  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Service-learning at MSU maintains No. 1 rank among public universities * For a third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Michigan State University No. 1 in service-learning among public universities. MSU ranked No. 6 overall, up from No. 9 in 2025. Service-learning, known as community-engaged learning at MSU, integrates community partnerships with classroom instruction to enrich t  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Battle Creek Missions * This effort champions the preservation of missions and servicemembers, like those at Battle Creek in Michigan. WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUS  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, June 2 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout Expands Its Consumer Investment Banking Practice Stout is pleased to announce the expansion of its Consumer practice within the Investment Banking group with the addition of Dan Gomez as Head of Consumer and Stephen Scharafin as Managing Director. The additions come at a time of significant activi  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Summer Circle Theatre offers free outdoor performances throughout June * Michigan State University's Department of Theatre 's 2026 Summer Circle Theatre season runs from June 4-21 and will feature three productions, along with pre- and post-show performances, including lively cabarets and improv. This marks the 64th year Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) has offered free outdoor performances for the public  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual r  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M researchers help ocean observations snap into focus University of Michigan researchers have used a U.S. Navy ocean forecasting model to predict where internal tides occur in the ocean in order to bring ocean patterns important to weather forecasting and shipping into clearer focus. In particular, scientists are interested in observing ocean patterns called small-scale oceanic eddies--small  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 6 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * UAW Endorses Secretary Jocelyn Benson and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Critical Michigan Races for Governor and U.S. Senate Led by a member-elected board of the UAW's Community Action Program (CAP) in Michigan, the UAW is proud to announce two endorsements for critical races for Governor and U.S. Senate. For Governor of Michigan, the UAW is proud to endorse Secretary Jocelyn Benson. Michigan's 2026 Gubernat  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 'From STEM to earn': High school programs aimed at diversifying the field drive gains in college, salaries High school students participating in pipeline programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields are more likely to enroll in--and graduate from--elite colleges with a related degree. Further, such improvements raised their predicted earnings by anywhere from 3%-15%, according to a st  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Fossil discovery fills in missing information about modern fish evolution Fish have a missing chapter in their history: after an asteroid slammed into Earth 66 million years ago, there is very little evidence of fish in the fossil record. When whole fossil fish skeletons become common again about 10 million years after the asteroid impact, they include many species that look different than tho  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How peach fuzz could hold clues to develop new treatments for chronic itch Researchers discover specialized neurons and vellus-like hair in mice--hairs that are like vellus hairs, or peach fuzz, on humans--give rise to itchiness in response to touch - Working with mouse models, research led by the University of Michigan has revealed previously hidden biology of how touch-sensitive hairs creat  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 5 -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine shared the following news: * * * Veterinary Care in Motion: MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Launches Community Medicine Program and Mobile Surgical Unit A new clinic on wheels is closing the veterinary care gap across Michigan, one mile at a time. See how this state-of-the-art mobile unit is serving as a game-changing lifeline for overwhelmed shelters and a hands-on classroom for future Spartans.   more

OLIVET, Michigan, June 5 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Video Game Music Inspires Everett High School Senior to Win Olivet Composition Competition * When Jem Parkhill first began composing At the Heart of the Tower, the piece wasn't originally intended for a contest. But somewhere in the middle of the creative process, inspiration struck. "I remember getting that text about the composition competition and thinking, 'Wait a second -maybe I should finish this an  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 6 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Fifth school of public health gateway session highlights refined plans and next steps As Wayne State University continues its work to establish a school of public health, university leaders gathered with members of the campus community on June 2 for the fifth Gateway Session, providing an opportunity to review feedback collected over several months of campus engagement and to discuss the initiative's next ste  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 6 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * WarriorGPT brings AI into the classroom -- on faculty terms As generative artificial intelligence reshapes higher education, Wayne State University is taking a deliberate, faculty-first approach, bringing AI into the classroom in a way that prioritizes privacy, access and instructional control. Launched in early 2025 following a pilot, WarriorGPT was developed by Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) to  more

NEW YORK, June 5 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Why studying how the immune system evolves could teach us much about evolution itself * If the history of life on Earth could be rewound, would evolution arrive at the same outcomes again? While that question strikes at the heart of evolutionary biology, good models and assays for testing it experimentally are few and far between-and that reality has relegated evolutionary biology to something of a retrospective scie  more