Evolutionary Biology

From Gills to Hearing: The Evolutionary Journey of the Human Ear

Scientists unveil how gill structures of ancient fish paved the way for the evolution of the human ear, revealing stunning insights into its origins and construction.

Orange Cave Crocodiles: Evolution in Darkness

Deep within Gabon's Abanda cave system, a population of dwarf crocodiles has adapted to a subterranean lifestyle, exhibiting unique behaviors and physical changes that may signal the early stages of speciation.

Recreating the Microbial Origins of Complex Life

Researchers have successfully induced endosymbiosis in the laboratory, providing insights into the evolutionary process that led to complex life forms.

Genetic Secrets of Walnut Trees Reveal a 40-Million-Year Evolutionary Mechanism

New research uncovers the genetic basis behind alternating male and female flowering in walnut trees, highlighting parallels with sex determination in animals.

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