biological

Scientists think they know why people live so long: Moms | CBC News

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Why do people live so long? A new study suggests that a mother’s care could be an important part of that. The Cornell University study says the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partially explained by the mother-infant relationship. Maternal care leads to the evolution of “long, slow lives,” … Read more

Breaking the rules of evolution: Scientists discover surprising reemergence of once-lost biological traits

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Recent research on stick insects shows that genes associated with lost traits may be conserved across evolutionary timescales due to their multiple roles in biological processes, allowing for the potential reemergence of these traits. This study sheds light on the complex genetics of trait maintenance and reemergence, and points to broader implications for evolutionary biology. … Read more