Investigation of gene evolution in vertebrate genome reveals novel insights into spine study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.09.023
Abstract: Vertebrate genomes have been considered to have undergone a complicated evolution during their early period and to have generated a large number of genetic templates with novel functions, such as an extended spinal cord and… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; gene evolution; vertebrate genomes; evolution vertebrate ... See more keywords
Evolution of the vertebrate corneal stroma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2018.01.002
Abstract: Although the cornea is the major refractive element of the eye, the mechanisms controlling corneal shape and hence visual acuity remain unknown. To begin to address this question we have used multiphoton, non-linear optical microscopy… read more here.
Keywords: collagen; evolution vertebrate; corneal stroma; stroma ... See more keywords
Functional evolution of vertebrate sensory receptors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2020.104771
Abstract: Sensory receptors enable animals to perceive their external world, and functional properties of receptors evolve to detect the specific cues relevant for an organism's survival. Changes in sensory receptor function or tuning can directly impact… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; evolution vertebrate; receptor function; sensory receptors ... See more keywords
Bacterial origin of a key innovation in the evolution of the vertebrate eye
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2214815120
Abstract: Significance Since the time of Charles Darwin, explaining the stepwise evolution of the eye has been a challenge. Here, we describe the essential contribution of bacteria to the evolution of the vertebrate eye, via interdomain… read more here.
Keywords: vertebrate eye; bacterial origin; vertebrate; evolution vertebrate ... See more keywords
Avian cardiomyocyte architecture and what it reveals about the evolution of the vertebrate heart
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2021.0332
Abstract: Bird cardiomyocytes are long, thin and lack transverse (t)-tubules, which is akin to the cardiomyocyte morphology of ectothermic non-avian reptiles, who are typified by low maximum heart rates and low pressure development. However, birds can… read more here.
Keywords: cardiomyocyte; evolution vertebrate; architecture; heart ... See more keywords