Scientists Decipher DNA’s Mysterious Hidden Rules Across Species
A new study reveals that in the single-celled fungi yeast, “random DNA” is naturally active, whereas in mammalian cells, this DNA is turned off as…
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A new study reveals that in the single-celled fungi yeast, “random DNA” is naturally active, whereas in mammalian cells, this DNA is turned off as…
More than 100 million years ago, the ancestors of the first snakes were small lizards that lived alongside other small, nondescript lizards in the shadow…
Exploring the process of change could uncover novel functions for elements of the genetic code. A new study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School…
Researchers from the University of Bristol and the Open University propose that the evolutionary success of the earliest large land predators was fueled by their…
Biologists have found that significant evolutionary transformations occur incrementally rather than through sudden, dramatic “monster” steps, addressing the longstanding debate on how major innovations such…
Birds can fly— at least, most of them can. Flightless birds, such as penguins and ostriches, have adapted to life without the need for flight….
Scientists at Stowers Institute have revealed that the brain development in sea lampreys shows striking similarities to human brain development. The sea lamprey, an ancient…
A new study led by the University of Kansas might resolve a mystery in the “aging process” in species — or, how a species’ risk…
A recent investigation into a 7–8-million-year-old fossil ape from China, called Lufengpithecus, provides new insights into the development of bipedalism in humans. The study, published…
Scientists have revealed new understandings of the way body movements impact sensory experiences, questioning traditional views in the field of neuroscience. The brain is often…
Primates, including humans, are generally considered to be very social creatures, with numerous monkey and ape species forming groups. In contrast, lemurs and other Strepsirrhines,…
The inner ear of a fossilized ape, dating back 6 million years, sheds light on the development of human locomotion. Humans and our closest living…
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an…
A genome-wide survey has uncovered substantial diversity in the evolution of taste receptors across vertebrates. Taste perception is a critical sense, playing a key role…
Employing data from four species of Darwin’s finches on the Galápagos Islands, a team headed by McGill University has validated a long-held theory that the…
A study led by the University of Otago reveals that humans’ preference for sweet flavors traces back to our early primate relatives. This research illuminates…
At least 8% of the human genome is genetic material from viruses. It was considered ‘junk DNA’ until recently, but its role in human development…
Scientists are examining the development of lamprey embryos to shed light on the origin of the vertebrate head, which could enhance our understanding of ancestral…