The three-dimensional shape of a protein can be used to resolve deep, ancient evolutionary relationships in the tree of life, ...

Researchers say strategy will help understand the history of life, monitor the spread of pathogens or create new treatments for disease.

An international research team led by the University of Konstanz and Oxford Brookes University concludes that gentle touch is ...

Researchers have innovatively merged protein structural data with genetic sequences to construct evolutionary trees, ...

Understanding biological relationships is often critical when studying animal populations. Researchers from the Max Planck ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals ...

Researchers use data from protein shapes, combined with data from genomic sequences, to improve the reliability of ...

A team of environmental scientists at Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, in New Zealand, the University of Adelaide and the ...

The discovery of two ancient fossils shows early mollusks were more complex and diverse than previously thought. Researchers ...

That’s not surprising, since neither animal is known for its hunting skills. The tests help explain evolution among saber-toothed predators. There are at least five different examples of such teeth at ...

From climbing trees to ripping prey, from scuttling up tree trunks to using feet as hands, evolutionary engineering is at ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals ...