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Ancient Silk Weavers: Tailed Ancestors in Amber
Unveiling a mesmerizing glimpse into the past, 100-million-year-old amber from Myanmar has yielded proto-spiders, equipped with a silk-weaving organ and a distinctive feature—long, hairy tails.
Lemurs’ Journey to Madagascar
Delving into the origins of lemurs in Madagascar, a remarkable fossil discovery in Africa challenges our historical assumptions. Contrary to popular belief, lemurs might not
Early Photosynthesis Shifts Evolutionary Timelines
Oxygen, vital for life, was available 3.5 billion years ago. Photosynthesis emerged a billion years earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of the formation
Revolution in Regeneration: Recent Developments in Evolutionary Adaptations
A fascinating phenomenon has emerged in the animal kingdom, as some species are now showcasing the remarkable ability to regrow severed body parts—a skill not
Tracing Our Cousin’s Legacy in Tibet
In the elevated landscapes of Tibet, a jawbone—the most impeccably preserved remnant of our distant cousins, the Denisovans—has been unearthed, marking a significant expansion of
Termites Reveal Their True Identity: The New Cockroaches
Unveiling a surprising revelation, termites, those industrious wood-munching insects, are officially recognized as the new members of the cockroach order. As of February 15, 2018,
Genetic Basis of Monogamous Behavior Revealed
A shared genetic blueprint dictates the number of sexual partners across diverse animal species, as evolution employs a universal genetic approach to transform polygamous behaviors
Evolution of the Sugar Gene
The perils of red meat consumption trace back two million years, unveiling a pivotal shift in the human genome. A genetic mutation altered our sugar-making
Shark Skin: Key to Medical Breakthroughs?
Sharks possess a unique molecular biology that could serve as the basis for new medicines, according to a study by scientists at the Karolinska Institute.
36-Million-Year Cycle Shaped Life
A recent study by researchers from Sorbonne Université and the University of Sydney has discovered a 36-million-year cycle of plate tectonics that has led to
