Research Articles
Redrawing Darwin's Blueprint: How Evo-Devo, Epigenetics, and the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis Are Revolutionizing Anatomy and Medicine
Explore how Evo-Devo, epigenetics, and the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis are transforming our understanding of anatomy and medicine in the 21st century.
Unlocking Animal Evolution: What Simple Sea Creatures Reveal About Our Distant Past
Discover how simple sea creatures like sponges, jellyfish, and comb jellies are revolutionizing our understanding of animal evolution and the origins of complex body plans.
The Hidden Blueprint: How Evolution and Development Shape Life
Exploring how mechanical forces and genetic toolkits shape evolutionary development through evo-devo research
How a Worm's Genetic "Big Bang" Is Redefining Evolution
Discover how earthworms and their marine relatives are challenging evolutionary biology through rapid genomic reorganization and punctuated equilibrium theory.
How Fish Fins Built Your Hands: An Evolutionary Story
Explore the evolutionary journey from fish fins to human hands through genetic research and developmental biology discoveries.
Why Human Evolution Should Be a Basic Science for Medicine and Psychology Students
Exploring why evolutionary biology provides a crucial framework for understanding human health, disease, and behavior in medical and psychological education.
Evolutionary Theory and the "New Sciences": Rekindling Our Imagination for Transformation
Explore how new sciences like experimental evolution, genomics, and epigenetics are transforming our understanding of evolutionary theory and its applications.
The Spark of Change: Unlocking Evolution's Greatest Innovations
Exploring how evolutionary novelty emerges through repurposing existing biological systems, bridging genetics, embryology, and paleontology.
From Finches to Ferns: The Evolutionary Divergence Shaping Life's Diversity
Explore how divergent evolution and cladistics explain the incredible biodiversity of life, from Darwin's finches to modern genetic breakthroughs in fern evolution.