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Cell & Microbiology Dec 13, 2021

A missing genetic switch at the origin of embryonic malformations

Embryonic development follows delicate stages: For everything to go well, many genes must coordinate their activity according to a very meticulous scheme and tempo. This precision mechanism sometimes fails, leading to more ...

Biotechnology Mar 15, 2016

Pigeon foot feather genes identified: Study hints how scaly dinosaur legs could get birdlike feathers

University of Utah scientists identified two genes that make some pigeon breeds develop feathered feet known as muffs, while others have scaled feet. The same or similar genes might explain scaled feet in chickens and other ...