New Study Links Human Hand Evolution to Anus Development
TL;DR
A new study using CRISPR technology on zebrafish embryos suggests that the evolution of hands and feet involved repurposing ancient genetic programs, particularly those related to our posterior regions, rather than developing entirely new genes.
How Did Hands Evolve? Look to Your Anus, a New Study Suggests. The New York Times
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