Ancient Hox9–10 genes reveal the hidden origins of vertebrate hind fins and limbs
Hox9–10 genes act at the earliest stages of pelvic fin and hindlimb development in zebrafish and newts, revealing a conserved ...
Tag: evolutionary developmental biology
How the Four-Eyed Fish Rebuilt Its Retina to See in Air and Water at Once
Researchers have shown that the four-eyed fish Anableps anableps evolved its aerial vision through developmental expansion of the ventral retina ...
Frontiers in Zoology Marks Editorial Transition with New Section-Based Structure
Frontiers in Zoology has announced that Ulrich Technau stepped down as Co-Editor-in-Chief after twelve years, with Stefan Richter of the ...
Sonic Hedgehog Emerges as Key Driver of Feathered Feet in Chickens
A new study of Wuding chickens identifies dermal Sonic hedgehog as a hub gene that promotes feathered-foot development by activating ...
Tiny Moss Frogs Reveal How Skin and Thyroid Evolve Together for Life on Land
New research on the terrestrial-breeding de Villiers moss frog shows that its thyroid-driven skin metamorphosis follows a conserved developmental program ...
Reactive Oxygen Species Emerge as Ancient Drivers of Animal Regeneration
A new review argues that reactive oxygen species, long seen as damaging byproducts of metabolism, act as conserved evolutionary signals ...
From Fins to Fingers: A Fresh Perspective on Repeating Body Parts and Their Origins
In the intricate tapestry of evolutionary biology, the origin and development of paired fins in jawed vertebrates have long posed ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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