Recent research has redefined the primary role of Polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) from controlling developmental genes to protecting the genome against transposon invasion. This…
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A new study reveals that humanity is at risk of falling into 14 evolutionary dead ends, termed “evolutionary traps,” ranging from climate change to artificial…
Researchers discovered a unique viral interaction where a satellite bacteriophage physically attaches to a helper bacteriophage. This groundbreaking finding, originating from what was initially thought…
Carnegie Mellon researchers, collaborating with Spanish and Polish paleontologists, have created a soft robotic model of the pleurocystitid, an ancient echinoderm, to explore evolutionary biomechanics…
Researchers have uncovered the history of Ekgmowechashala, a primate that lived in North America 30 million years ago. By connecting it to similar species in…
Scientists have discovered ancient microfossils in Western Australia, offering new insights into the rise of complex life during the Great Oxidation Event. These findings, which…
Dr. Nicholas Payne and Dr. Jenny Bortoluzzi with the small tooth sand tiger shark that washed up on Irish shores for the first time this…
New research has found that two previously distinct bee species are actually male and female of the same species, underscoring the importance of DNA barcoding…
The discovery of Jörmungandr walhallaensis, a new mosasaur species, offers critical insights into the evolution of these ancient marine lizards and the geologic history of…
Artibeus jamaicensis, the Jamaican fruit bat. Credit: Brock and Sherri Fenton/Genome Biology and Evolution Recent research reveals bats’ rapid evolution could be the reason for…
Researchers challenge the idea of an arms race between bats and insects, suggesting that the barbastelle bat’s quiet calls are inherited from quieter gleaner ancestors,…
A study conducted by scientists at Johns Hopkins has observed that organisms ranging from microbes and fish to dogs and humans exhibit similar patterns of…
For millennia, evolution naturally mutated tomatoes, with humans later selecting preferred traits. Now, CRISPR genome editing allows even more precise changes. Researchers at Cold Spring…
Neanderthal reconstruction made by Brother Kennis for the Neanderthal Museum. Credit: Neanderthal Museum Neanderthals knew how to control fire and used it to cook food.…
New research provides fresh insights into evolutionary stasis by studying the survival patterns of lizards in their natural habitat. Contrary to traditional beliefs, the study…
A female bark anole (Anolis distichus) lizard. Credit: Jon Suh By lassoing lizards, putting tiny chips on their legs, and tracking them for three years,…
Balanophora shed one-third of its genes as it evolved into an uber-streamlined parasitic plant, according to new research by a team led by scientists at…
An international team of researchers used one of the largest genomic datasets, consisting of nearly 4,000 Darwin’s finches, to study evolutionary changes in the iconic…
A new study offers a complete genomic database for pangolins, aiding their conservation. The research sequences multiple species, provides insights into their evolution, and will…
The Svalbard reindeer, despite significant inbreeding and low genetic diversity, boasts a robust population of over 20,000, having adapted to Arctic conditions with unique traits…