Articles tagged with Evolutionary Processes
Researchers propose hormonal function change led to unique larval stage innovation, allowing population explosion among insect groups. Insects with complete metamorphosis have diverse habitats and food sources due to the lack of competition between juveniles and adults.
Chinese and U.S. researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of primitive bird with the world's oldest surviving horny beak, dating back 130 million years. The discovery adds weight to the argument that birds descended from earlier reptile ancestors rather than dinosaurs.
A new species of hominid, Australopithecus garhi, has been discovered in Ethiopia, providing significant evidence about the evolutionary connection between early humans and their ancestors. The fossil finds help fill a void in the East African record of human origins, spanning 2-3 million years ago.
Researchers discovered a deep-sea octopus that produces light in its suckers, challenging the understanding of bioluminescence among cephalopods. The study sheds new light on evolutionary transition and the potential role of light organs in attracting prey.
The discovery of a 130-million-year-old fossilized bird hatchling provides significant insight into the early evolution of birds. The hatchling's primitive skull contains teeth, while its advanced features suggest that flight took precedence in early bird development.
Researchers at University of Rochester and NIH discover new HAT that plays critical role in transcription, providing strong evidence for chromatin-unfolding mechanism of gene activation. The finding has significant implications for understanding cell survival, proper development, and evolution.