The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is found in swamps, riverine forest and mangrove of the Amazon and the Orinoco delta in South America. Photo: Ben Sadd.
Evolutionary biologist Jay T. Lennon's research team has been studying a synthetically constructed minimal cell that has been stripped of all but its essential genes. The team found that the streamlined cell can evolve just as fast as a normal cell—demonstrating the capacity for organisms to...
This incredible discovery sheds light on the significance of geckos in evolution and how their diverse adaptations have made them one of the most successful lizard species on the planet.