The Evolutionary Significance of Ion Channels: Insights from Pennsylvania State University On August 12, 2024, a research team from Pennsylvania State University published a groundbreaking study that reexamines the evolutionary history of key proteins involved in the nervous system. This research reveals that certain ion channels, particularly the Shaker family of potassium channels, existed in […]
Evolution
The Relationship Between Running and Early Human Evolution
The Evolutionary Significance of Running: Insights from Javier Urcid’s Research On August 7, 2024, Javier Urcid, a bioarchaeologist at Brandeis University, published an article that delves into the critical role of running in human evolution. As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, American athletes are securing medals in various running events, underscoring the importance of running […]
Evolutionary Origins of the Sea Lamprey
The Evolutionary Significance of Jawless Vertebrates: Insights from Northwestern University’s Research On July 26, 2024, a groundbreaking study conducted by biologists at Northwestern University (2024 USNews Ranking: 9) unveiled the evolutionary origins of the sea lamprey, a jawless vertebrate that may hold crucial clues for understanding vertebrate evolution. This research, led by Professor Carole LaBonne, […]
