#developmental-biology

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Science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Solving evolutionary mystery of how humans came to walk upright - Harvard Gazette

Two genetic and developmental shifts reshaped the human pelvis, rotating hipbones laterally into a bowl that supports balance and habitual bipedal locomotion.
Mental health
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Four hidden types of autism revealed - and each tells a different genetic story

Four distinct subtypes of autism were identified, leading to better understanding of genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

For the first time, an external factor turns a male mammal into a female

Environmental factors can influence sex determination in mammals, challenging previous notions that genetics alone dictate sexual development.
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