The definition of a reservoir has changed significantly in the last century, making it
necessary to study zoonosis from a broader perspective. One important example is that of …

James A. Shapiro proposes an important new paradigm for understanding biological
evolution, the core organizing principle of biology. Shapiro introduces crucial new molecular …

Since their recruitment in the oral cavity, approximately 450 million years ago, teeth have
been subjected to strong selective constraints due to the crucial role that they play in species …

Xenarthra (armadillos, sloths, and anteaters) constitutes one of the four major clades of
placental mammals. Despite their phylogenetic distinctiveness in mammals, a reference …

The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a
walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating …

Some 70 Ma, rodents arose along a branch of our own mammalian lineage. Today, about
40% of all mammalian species are rodents and are found in vast numbers on almost every …

Deciphering the timing of the placental mammal radiation is a longstanding problem in
evolutionary biology, but consensus on the tempo and mode of placental diversification …

Fairy armadillos or pichiciegos (Xenarthra, Dasypodidae) are among the most elusive
mammals. Due to their subterranean and nocturnal lifestyle, their basic biology and …

Background Eukaryotic genomes harbor diverse families of repetitive DNA derived from
transposable elements (TEs) that are able to replicate and insert into genomic DNA. The …

Conglobation is an adaptive behaviour occurring independently in various animal groups.
Here, we study the evolution of conglobation in Ceratocanthinae, a beetle group with the …