Study of lamprey embryos sheds light on evolutionary origin of vertebrate heads
The origin of the vertebrate skull is the subject of much debate among evolutionary biologists. Some believe that the head ...
Tag: evolutionary
New research sheds light on old fossil and solves evolutionary mystery
A new research paper published in Biology letters revealed that picrodontids, an extinct family of placental mammals that lived several ...
Study brings together new information on the evolutionary origin of vertebrate jaws
Jaws are bone or cartilage-based structures that hold teeth together in the mouths of most vertebrates (i.e., all animal species ...
Evolutionary ‘U-Turn’ Could Attenuate Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds
In a scientific breakthrough, Monash University researchers have discovered a revolutionary "U-turn" in the evolution of antibiotic resistance, challenging the ...
Study of marine snails helps clarify debate over how to visualize major evolutionary transitions
Significant evolutionary changes occur gradually rather than in dramatic "monstrous" steps, biologists have discovered, answering the long-debated question of how ...
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
Taste perception is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For ...
Avian supergene study explores evolutionary paradox behind unusual frill mating strategies
In the colorful world of courtship birds, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is one of a kind. Breeding in marshes and ...
