Dec 30, 2019 · Research on fossilized fish from the late Devonian period, roughly 375 million years ago, details the evolution of fins as they began to transition into limbs ...

Feb 10, 2016 · Scientists have shown for the first time that pectoral fins in at least one species of fish possess neurons and cells that are exquisitely sensitive to touch.

Apr 10, 2017 · The sensory system in fish fins evolves in parallel to fin shape and mechanics, and is specifically tuned to work with the fish's swimming behavior.

Feb 2, 2021 · New research out of the University of Chicago has found evidence that the lobe-finned fish species Tiktaalik roseae was capable of both biting and suction ...

Dec 9, 2015 · A new study by Neil Shubin and Tetsuya Nakamura finds that repurposed genes are responsible for the unique fins of skates and rays.

Nov 4, 2020 · New research out of the University of Chicago has found that fish may have a sense of touch just as sensitive as many mammals.

Mar 20, 2018 · Research from UChicago and Spain shows how the genetic toolkit that patterns limbs originally came about to form the dorsal fins of fishes.

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