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Evolution of genes in bat ears
New research conducted by the University of Bristol shows that echolocation can evolve more than once in bats.
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The platypus gene reveals the evolutionary secret of mammals
Researchers claim they have decoded and analyzed the platypus genome - the furthest relatives of humans in the mammalian system.
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Loss of mammalian egg yolk gene and source of lactation and placental formation
An article on PLoS Biology this week explored the genetic changes that make mammals nourish their babies through the placenta and milk, rather than through eggs, and fin…
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The tiny brain of flies can bring great benefits to humans.
Through the study of Drosophila (a kind of fruit fly), a University of Missouri researcher found that, by controlling the concentration of some compounds related to the…
Animal world
Darwin can make mistakes about the wild origin of chickens
Charles Darwin thinks that the chicken is native to a red jungle chicken, but Uppsala University's research shows that the chicken's wild origin is much more complex.
Animal world
Rearrange the family tree of animals
A study led by Brown University biologist Casey Dunn uses new genetic engineering to answer pre-questioned questions about animal evolution. This is a research project o…
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Vietnam successfully implanted glowing fish
Glowing fish due to gene transplants were created in Vietnam. Dozens of glowing fishes are now carefully kept at the Stem Cell Laboratory - HCMC University of Natural Sc…
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Although colorful, the male is still a simple creature
In most species, males seem to always produce brighter wings, more glamorous dances and more melodious songs in fights to get a mate. The result of this so-called breedi…
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Fish: Insomnia study specimen
A recent study has shown that zebrafish may suffer from insomnia, especially when scientists tamper with their genes. This will be a cheap, healthy model for studying sl…
Animal world
Good father is not sure he is quite good
Good genes for men aren't necessarily good for women. At least in red deer, good males often have less successful daughters. The results may explain the contradiction wh…
Animal world
Announcing the first genome sequence of marsupials
Today, a national research group unveiled the first genome of a marsupial, a South American opossum. When comparing the genome of the marsupial with the genomes of v
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African gorillas: 98% of genes are like human genes
African gorillas have 98% of genes similar to human genes, while Indian short-tailed monkeys have 93% of the same genes as humans. A group of 35 laboratories recently re…
Animal world
Why do some dogs never grow?
From tiny Chihuahua puppies that can fit in a handbag, to giant, fierce hunting dogs ... dogs have caused scientists a headache because of their varied size.
Animal world
What cats do not know is sweet
Sugar or spices does not mean anything to a cat. This ingenious four-legged friend only cares about one thing: animal meat. Not because in each of these tamed cats hides…
Animal world
Inbreeding is beneficial for fish
While inbreeding in humans can have serious consequences, scientists find it to be beneficial to the wild world.