The evolution of cetaceans, from their early transition to an aquatic lifestyle to their
subsequent diversification, has been the subject of numerous studies. However, although …

DNA repair has been hypothesized to be a longevity determinant, but the evidence for it is
based largely on accelerated aging phenotypes of DNA repair mutants. Here, using a panel …

Genome size in mammals and birds shows remarkably little interspecific variation compared
with other taxa. However, genome sequencing has revealed that many mammal and bird …

Transposable elements (TEs) are major contributors of genetic material in mammalian
genomes. These often include binding sites for architectural proteins, including the …

Urbanisation exposes wildlife to new challenging conditions and environmental pressures.
Some mammalian species have adapted to these novel environments, but it remains …

Frogs (Anura) are one of the most diverse groups of vertebrates and comprise nearly 90% of
living amphibian species. Their worldwide distribution and diverse biology make them well …

We combined new sequence data for more than 300 muroid rodent species with our
previously published sequences for up to five nuclear and one mitochondrial genes to …

Cancer researchers have traditionally used the mouse and the rat as staple model
organisms. These animals are very short-lived, reproduce rapidly and are highly prone to …

For 10,000 years pigs and humans have shared a close and complex relationship. From
domestication to modern breeding practices, humans have shaped the genomes of …

The neocortex is the seat of higher cognitive functions and, in evolutionary terms, is the
youngest part of the mammalian brain. Since its origin, the neocortex has expanded in …