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A team of researchers has uncovered a novel way that molecules can interact non-reciprocally without external forces, through a mechanism involving kinetic asymmetry. This discovery…
Groundbreaking research, analyzing eyes from various species, highlights the ancient origins and evolutionary conservation of retinal cell types. This study, revealing both cross-species similarities and…
A great hammerhead shark’s two eyes can be 3 feet apart on opposite sides of its skull. Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads? Hammerhead…
Recent research has uncovered a link between Neanderthal genetics and the tendency for some modern humans to be early risers. This study traces back to…
Using tools from geology and genetics, researchers are uncovering evidence of a shift in how the first living things ate, based on molecular fossils, organic…
New research reveals that prehistoric women were not only involved in hunting but may have been physiologically better suited for it. This research, based on…
Static skull, mandible, and parietal orthographic. Credit: Tel Aviv University The Nesher Ramla Homo, an archaic hominin group found in Israel, reveals a complex intermingling…
A Stanford study using genetic and molecular tools has unraveled the mystery of starfish anatomy, revealing that their “head” is distributed across multiple regions, including…
Researchers used computer models to investigate the evolutionary role of aging. They challenge the notion that aging has no positive function, suggesting it might expedite…
A comprehensive study confirms the antagonistic pleiotropy theory of aging, showing a genetic correlation between high reproduction and shorter lifespan. However, it highlights that environmental…
New research has uncovered the genetic connections of the legendary killer whale, Old Tom, to modern New Zealand killer whales, suggesting the local extinction of…
Heidelberg University researchers have mapped the cerebellum’s development in humans, mice, and opossums, uncovering its complex structure and significant role in human cognitive evolution. Their…
A new study challenges the belief that human newborns have significantly less developed brains than other primates. The study found that humans are born at…
Recent research highlights a significant link between Earth’s geological activities, like plate tectonics and river movements, and the evolution of biodiversity, offering a comprehensive view…
A study by the University of Göttingen on Mesotaenium endlicherianum, an alga closely related to land plants, revealed crucial genetic insights. By analyzing the alga’s…
University of Oxford researchers have uncovered the evolutionary reasons behind the diverse weaponry of bacteria. Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, they demonstrated that short-range weapons are effective…
Evolutionary ecologist Tobin Hammer challenges the traditional view of microbial benefits in a peer-reviewed article, suggesting that hosts may not always benefit from their microbes.…
The researchers found preserved bone cells in the carapace, which exhibited structures like the nucleus of a cell, where DNA traces were found. Credit: Dr.…
Recent research has shown that the formation of greenalite in ancient oceans played a crucial role in determining the availability of certain metals, such as…