Evolution News
17th April, 2024
| Greg Howard
Evolving Claw Shapes in Scavenging Mites
Discoveries at Oxford reveal how tiny mites' mouthparts have evolved, reflecting their diverse diets and offering insights into their ecological roles.
17th April, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Best Ways Bugs Split Colonies for Success
Discoveries at the University of Würzburg reveal that for bees, forming large swarms is key to successfully starting new colonies, challenging the notion that bigger colonies are always better.
17th April, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Tooth Renewal in Early Herbivorous Dinosaurs and Its Evolution
Discoveries on the Jeholosaurus, an early herbivorous dinosaur, reveal unique, slow tooth replacement, hinting at diverse dietary strategies among ancient dinosaurs.
16th April, 2024
| Greg Howard
Diverse Traits in Tiny Fish Groups Living in Lava Landscapes
Researchers reveal how small, isolated fish populations in Arctic caves adapt to their unique environments, offering insights into evolution in fragmented groups.
16th April, 2024
| Greg Howard
Evolution Link Between Bat Size and Sonar Abilities
Researchers find that larger bats use lower frequency echolocation calls, with variations between species that emit calls through their noses versus their mouths, shedding light on bat evolution.
16th April, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
Exploring the Diverse Genetic Roots of Wild Rye Grasses
Researchers reveal that the Elymus plant group has at least two distinct origins, with American and Eurasian species forming separate genetic clusters, reshaping our understanding of their evolution.
14th April, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
Oak Tree Adaptation and Vulnerability to Climate Change
Researchers at National Taiwan Normal University are studying how the oak species Quercus longinux adapts genetically to climate change, using landscape genomics to predict survival.
13th April, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
How Stress Affects the Colors of Poison Frogs
Discovering the genetic secrets behind the vivid warning colors of South America's Ranitomeya poison frogs, researchers reveal how these hues are a survival strategy.
13th April, 2024
| Greg Howard
How Diet and Home Shape Fish Intestine Size
Herbivorous fish have longer intestines to digest tough plants, while carnivorous fish have shorter guts, reflecting their diet's complexity and the need for specialized digestion.
11th April, 2024
| Greg Howard
Genetic Variations in Mites: Patterns and Life Impacts
Researchers at Jagiellonian University discovered how genetic variations of a gene in bulb mites are influenced by soil chemistry, challenging previous beliefs about adaptation.
11th April, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
Tracing the Evolution of Complex Algae Forms
Researchers at Georgia Tech have illuminated a key evolutionary leap from single-celled to complex multicellular life by studying the diverse volvocine algae, revealing when these pivotal changes occurred.
7th April, 2024
| Jim Crocker
How Whales Evolved to Dive Deeply
Scientists discover how whales and dolphins avoid the bends, a diving sickness, through special lung adaptations, potentially improving human dive safety.
5th April, 2024
| Greg Howard
Exploring the Genetic Impact of Ancient Hybrid Cotton Plants
Scientists at Sichuan University have unraveled the complex evolutionary history of the Malvaceae family, revealing how chromosome duplication and hybridization shaped plants like cotton and cacao.
5th April, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Timing of Bird Migration Shaped by Food, Not Wind
Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution reveal how two bird species coexist by foraging differently, minimizing competition and potentially driving evolution.
2nd April, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
Domestic Chickens Inherit Genes from Wild Junglefowl
New research reveals that domestic chickens have a more complex ancestry than thought, with significant genetic contributions from the grey junglefowl, impacting traits and diversity.
26th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Unraveling the DNA Patterns at the Heart of Grapevines
Researchers have mapped grapevine centromeres, unveiling genetic markers critical for understanding inheritance and aiding crop improvement efforts in wine production.
26th March, 2024
| Greg Howard
Exploring the Full DNA Code of a Slug Moth Species and Its Evolution
Scientists decode the entire mitochondrial DNA of the Chibiraga houshuaii moth, revealing genetic-blueprints that could help in controlling agricultural pests.
25th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
How Climate Change Affects Fish Births and Hormones
Exploring how fish reproduction is impacted by rising temperatures, researchers at Cal Poly reveal the importance of hormone pathways and species' adaptability for reproductive success.
24th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
How Oil Drops in Fish Embryos Impact Their Survival
Discover how scientists from the Instituto Español de Oceanografía are revealing the vital role of egg buoyancy in the survival of European hake, impacting fisheries sustainability.
23rd March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
How Evolution Shapes the Microbes in Octopus Reproductive Organs
Cephalopods like squids use an organ called the ANG to shield their eggs from microbes, with a recent study revealing diverse, symbiotic bacterial communities influenced by their evolutionary history.
20th March, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
How the New Ferdinandcohnia Species Adapted to Its Host Plant
Scientists at Universidad de Salamanca have discovered a new bacteria, Ferdinandcohnia quinoae, in quinoa seeds, which could aid the plant's growth and contribute to agriculture.
18th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Link Between Energy Levels and Breeding Timing in Arctic Hoofed Animals
As climate change affects biological events, a study reveals that reindeer conception doesn't strongly link to their energy reserves, suggesting a more complex adaptation process.
16th March, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
First Look at RNA Editing Patterns in a Primitive Insect Species
Discoveries by Chinese researchers reveal how certain insects edit their RNA to produce varied proteins, providing insight into their evolution and adaptability to environmental stress.
16th March, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
How American Alligators' Size Affects Their Environment
A University of Florida study reveals how the size of American alligators in the Greater Everglades affects their body shape and growth patterns, a key insight for conservation.
12th March, 2024
| Jenn Hoskins
Variations in Ear Bones of Garfish from the Central Mediterranean Sea
Delving into the ear bones of garfish, scientists uncover how these microstructures reflect a fish's life, showing growth and environmental adaptation.
11th March, 2024
| Greg Howard
Exploring the Genetic Diversity of White Sea Cucumbers
Despite heavy fishing pressure, Kenya's named sea cucumber shows genetic diversity, suggesting a fruitful future with thoughtful conservation management.
11th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Exploring the DNA of Three Copal Trees to Understand Their Evolution
Scientists at Northern Arizona University have made strides in studying tropical Bursera trees by sequencing their unique, photosynthesis-related DNA, providing insight into the species' genetics and evolution.
10th March, 2024
| Greg Howard
How Turnip Genes Differently Control When Flowers Bloom
Scientists at Yunnan University unravel how different versions of a key gene in turnips dictate flowering time, promising insights for crop yield optimization.
9th March, 2024
| Greg Howard
Exploring the Evolution of Lingonberry Through Genetic Mapping
University of Victoria researchers mapped the genomes of two lingonberry subspecies, advancing our understanding of this tart fruit and aiding the development of enhanced varieties.
9th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Unlocking the Genetic Blueprint of the River Nerite Snail
Researchers have mapped out the genetic blueprint of Theodoxus fluviatilis, a snail that thrives in various salinity conditions, opening avenues to study environmental adaptation.
6th March, 2024
| Jim Crocker
Exploring the Genetic Roots of Shepherd's Purse
Scientists complete a detailed genetic map of shepherd's purse, revealing no dominant chromosome set and opening doors to understand plant evolution and diversity.
2nd March, 2024
| Greg Howard
Rare Sage Plant Adapts to Pollinator Shortage Through Self-Pollination
Researchers find that endangered sage species Salvia brachyodon adapts to habitat fragmentation by employing a mixed mating system, aiding survival despite pollinator scarcity.
