AvatarjpaoliA single genetic tweak caused human ancestors to lose their tails 25 million years ago — but it came at a costverified_publisherBusiness Insider - Marianne GuenotWe may have finally figured out why we begin developing tails in the womb — and why we lose them at around eight weeks of gestation. A single genetic tweak that occurred among our ancestors 25 million years ago means humans today are unable to grow a tail, according to a new study. This tweak to our …
AvatarjpaoliThree ways climate change is pushing butterflies and moths to their limitsphys.org - Elizabeth DuncanIn any competition, there are winners and losers. In the race to adjust to a changing climate, some butterflies seem to be doing well. But others, …
AvatarjpaoliGene mutation helps Andean highlanders thrive at altitude, and 'living fossil' fish live deep underwaterLive Science - By Jennifer ZiebaResearchers discovered an example of convergent evolution in the Peruvian and Tibetan highlander communities. Living at high altitudes for long …
AvatarjpaoliSparrows uniquely adapted to Bay Area marshes are losing their uniquenessphys.org - University of California - BerkeleyThe temperate climate of the San Francisco Bay Area has always attracted immigrants—animals and humans—that have had unpredictable impacts on those …
AvatarjpaoliNine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at riskphys.org - Florida Museum of Natural HistoryNine new species of carnivorous land snails have been found in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot. A new study describes …
AvatarjpaoliRevolutionary tinnitus treatment could substantially improve life for 40 million US adultsthebrighterside.news - JJ ShavitIn the grand silence of life, up to 15% of adults in the United States hear a constant companion: tinnitus. This medical condition manifests as an …