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Jacob S. Suissa

Jacob S. Suissa

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Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution...

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Jacob S. Suissa

Ferns’ ability to evolve ‘backward’ offers insights into the meandering path of evolution

Imagine a photograph of your great-grandparents, grandparents and parents side by side. You’d see a resemblance, but each generation would look...

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Jacob S. Suissa