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Ear ossicles of modern humans and Neanderthals: Different shape, similar function
Scientists have scanned the skulls of Neanderthals and found the small middle ear ossicles, which are important for hearing, still preserved within the cavities of the ear. To their surprise, the Neanderthal ossicles are morphologically distinct from the ossicles of … Continue reading
Scientists discover the evolutionary link between protein structure and function
A new study demonstrates the evolution of protein structure and function over 3.8 billion years. Snippets of genetic code, consistent across organisms and time, direct proteins to create ‘loops,’ or active sites that give proteins their function. The link between … Continue reading
Those who watch your twitterings? Head of function of Twitter
PTwitter soon users will be able to get an idea of the scope of their ‘singing’.