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Medicine Science Channels: Cell Biology, Evolution and Darwin, Genetics, Archaeology and Anthropology, Paleontology, Local - Maryland, Local - DC Metro, All Journal News Evolution, Evolution Biology, DNA, Ancient Human, genetic sequencing technology	The Skull’s Petrous Bone and What It Can Tell Us About Ancient Humans: Q & A with Genetic Archaeologist David Reich Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites Genetic archaeologist David Reich discusses how DNA retrieved from inch-long bone in the skull has accelerated our understanding of ancient humans.	Released: 12-Apr-2018 9:00 AM EDT NIH, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Science Channels: All Journal News, Cell Biology, Evolution and Darwin, Genetics, Local - California Virus, Evolution, Mutation, genes, Bacteria, Innovation	Virus Found to Adapt Through Newly Discovered Path of Evolution Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites Biologists have discovered evidence for a new path of evolution, and with it a deeper understanding of how quickly organisms such as viruses can adapt to their environment. The findings, which address mysteries of how genes acquire new functions and how mutations arise, apply to investigations of viral diseases.	Embargo expired: 29-Mar-2018 2:00 PM EDT Released: 27-Mar-2018 5:00 AM EDT University of California San Diego
Science Channels: All Journal News, Evolution and Darwin, Marine Science, Local - California, Wildlife Sea Turtles, Marine Biology, Evolutioin	Sea Turtles Use Flippers to Manipulate Food Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites Sea turtles use their flippers to handle prey despite the limbs being evolutionarily designed for locomotion, a discovery by Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers published today in PeerJ.	Embargo expired: 28-Mar-2018 7:00 AM EDT Released: 27-Mar-2018 11:00 AM EDT PeerJ
Science Channels: All Journal News, Archaeology and Anthropology, Paleontology, Evolution and Darwin, Technology, Local - New York la ferrassie 1, Anthropology, Skeleton, Neandertal, neandertal skeleton, Fossil, Fossils, Burial, burials, Microct, Bones, Anatomy, Excavation, Forensics, Binghamton, Binghamton University, SUNY Binghamton, State University of New York at Binghamton, Evolution, Human Evolution	New Technology Reveals Secrets of Famous Neandertal Skeleton La Ferrassie 1 Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites VIDEO An international team of researchers, led by Dr. Asier Gomez-Olivencia of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and including Binghamton University anthropologist Rolf Quam, has provided new insights on one of the most famous Neandertal skeletons, discovered over 100 years ago: La Ferrassie 1.	Released: 27-Mar-2018 11:05 AM EDT Binghamton University, State University of New York
Science Channels: Cell Biology, Nature, All Journal News, Evolution and Darwin, Genetics genes, Genetics, Evolution	Spiders and Scorpions Have Co-Opted Leg Genes to Build Their Heads Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers Emily Setton and Prashant Sharma show that the common house spider and its arachnid relatives have dispensed with a gene involved in creating segmented heads, instead recycling leg genes to accomplish the task.	Embargo expired: 26-Mar-2018 3:00 PM EDT Released: 21-Mar-2018 5:00 PM EDT University of Wisconsin-Madison
Life Business Education Channels: Education, Entrepreneurship, Evolution and Darwin Business, social business, Grameen Bank	Nobel Prize-Winner to Establish Social Business Center in Adelaide Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites The University of Adelaide has today signed a memorandum of understanding with Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist and entrepreneur Professor Muhammad Yunus to create a Yunus Social Business Centre in Adelaide.	Released: 22-Mar-2018 9:00 AM EDT University of Adelaide
Science Channels: Archaeology and Anthropology, Evolution and Darwin, Featured: SciWire, Local - Ohio, All Journal News, Staff Picks	Why Aren't Humans ‘Knuckle-Walkers’? Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have cracked the evolutionary mystery of why chimpanzees and gorillas walk on their knuckles: The short explanation is that these African apes climb trees and they are mobile on the ground.	Released: 20-Mar-2018 9:30 AM EDT Case Western Reserve University
Science Channels: All Journal News, Evolution and Darwin, Genetics, Nature (journal), Local - Illinois Evolution, Genetics, Paleontology, fish	Genetic Analysis Uncovers the Evolutionary Origin of Vertebrate Limbs Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites Fish, mice and likely all modern-day vertebrates share genetic elements first used to develop the unpaired dorsal fin in ancient fish. They later copied these elements to produce paired appendages, like pelvic and pectoral fins, arms and legs.	Embargo expired: 19-Mar-2018 12:00 PM EDT Released: 13-Mar-2018 12:05 PM EDT University of Chicago Medical Center
Science Life Law and Public Policy Channels: Behavioral Science, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Climate Science, Environmental Science, Evolution and Darwin, Microbiome, Nature, Pets, Pollution, Spring, Wildlife, Local - Virginia	Fisheries Conservation, Bornean Orangutans, Female Birds Prefer Smart Males, and More in the Wildlife News Source Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites The latest research and features on ecology and wildlife.	Released: 16-Mar-2018 7:50 PM EDT Newswise
Science Channels: Environmental Science, Evolution and Darwin, Wildlife, All Journal News Squirrels, sexually selected infanticide	Male Squirrels Kill Offspring of Rivals in Years When Food Is Plentiful, Study Shows Open in New Tab | View | Comment | Add to Favorites UAlberta researchers first to observe red squirrels killing other males’ pups when females produce two litters.	Embargo expired: 15-Mar-2018 6:00 AM EDT Released: 13-Mar-2018 3:45 PM EDT University of Alberta