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Spider embryo with a loss of the waist region upon knockdown of the gene waistless. Hoechst staining with fluorescent stereomicroscopy.

Ancient Gene Key to Spider’s Iconic Waistline

One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important stem cells.

Jawless Lampreys Reveal Ancient Secrets of Vertebrate Evolution

a sugar glider soaring through the air, with its patagium fully extended

Unlocking the Secrets of Flying Mammals: How Evolution Shaped the Patagium

plate of healthy looking food

Why protein-poor diet during pregnancy increases risk of prostate cancer in offspring

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