Evolutionary Biology

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Larval single-cell transcriptomics traces sensory-neural origins in sponges and cnidarians

Single-cell larval transcriptomics links sponge and cnidarian cell programs, suggesting neural and sensory systems evolved from shared ancestral toolkits.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 2 days ago · 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology·bioRxiv

Isopod Gill Evolution Linked to Heterotopic Respiratory Gene Expression

Isopod embryos show pleopodal respiratory gene expression in gill-bearing tissues, pointing to a developmental route for gill evolution.

2 days ago

Evolutionary Biology·bioRxiv

New World Monkey Olfactory Evolution Follows Lineage History, Not Shared Drivers

Genomic and CT data from 80 New World monkey species show olfactory evolution tracks lineage history, with distinct…

6 days ago

Evolutionary Biology·bioRxiv

Energy-Limited Developmental Control Delays Selection in Simulation Study

A pre-specified simulation study found developmental control can buffer harmful variation, delay selection, and shift fitness depending on…

Nov 5, 2026

Evolutionary Biology·ScienceDaily

Nightjar Wings Trade Speed for Agility, Study Finds

European nightjar wings favor maneuverability over high-speed efficiency, and the bird generates thrust on the upstroke in a…

Oct 18, 2026

Evolutionary Biology

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