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science1 year ago•3 min saved

Scientists Unveil Solution to the Age-Old Chicken or Egg Debate

Scientists have potentially solved the age-old chicken-or-egg mystery by studying a unicellular organism, Chromosphaera perkinsii, which exhibits reproductive behaviors similar to animal embryos. This organism, existing for over a billion years, suggests that the genetic programming for egg formation predates the emergence of animals, indicating that eggs, or their genetic precursors, came first. The findings challenge previous assumptions about the evolution of multicellular life and highlight the versatility of early life forms in Earth's history.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

#chicken-or-egg-mystery #evolution #genetic-programming

neuroscience1 year ago•3 min saved

"Harvard Scientists Uncover Remarkable Fact About Brain Development"

Harvard researchers discovered that the neural circuitry responsible for behaviors in zebrafish can form without sensory experiences, challenging the belief that sensory-driven activity shapes brain wiring. The study suggests that genetic programming alone is sufficient to establish functional neural connections, highlighting the innate capabilities of the brain. Using zebrafish, the researchers inhibited neural activity during development and found that the fish were still capable of complex behaviors, indicating that genetic and molecular mechanisms play a significant role in brain development.

via PsyPost|

#brain-development #genetic-programming #harvard-university