Nature

Divergent evolutionary strategies pre-empt tissue collision in gastrulation

Abstract Metazoan development proceeds through a series of morphogenetic events that sculpt body plans and organ structures1,2. In the early embryo, these processes occur concurrently such t...

Digital flocks, predators allow ecologists to simulate real-world animal behaviour

Flies evolved a shock-absorber tissue used during embryonic development

Metals are key to the global economy — but three challenges threaten supply chains

Amygdala–liver signalling orchestrates glycaemic responses to stress

Patterned invagination prevents mechanical instability during gastrulation

Abstract Mechanical forces are crucial for driving and shaping tissue morphogenesis during embryonic development1–3. However, their relevance for the evolution of development remains poorly...

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Portable muon beam could accelerate archaeology scans

Current mosquitoes evolved more recently than previously thought