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Secrets of the Scottish centipede

Blind Brora centipede unlocks clues to the origins of creepy crawlies

Date
25 November 2014
Category
Research

Ghosts in the genomes

Ghosts in the genomes

Date
29 October 2014
Category
Research

There are ghosts in the genome

Evidence of “disappearing” genes sheds new light on evolution.

Date
27 September 2012
Category
Research

The amazing amphioxus

Evolutionary leap over 500 million years ago gives new insights into human diseases.

Date
24 July 2012
Category
Research

The worm that turned evolutionary key

Keelworm provides genetic link with man's ancient ancestor

Date
20 November 2009
Category
Research

Ancient ancestor gives insight into evolution

Genome sequence of marine animal provides clues to the past.

Date
19 June 2008
Category
Research

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