Here on Nobel Intent, we've mostly discussed evolution in terms of DNA data and fossils. But there's a growing field that's picked up the nickname evo-devo, which approaches evolutionary questions ...

Did you ever wonder how snakes lost their necks and legs? Are you curious about why birds have feathers on their wings and scales on their legs? You will find the answers to these and many other ...

Foreword page -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1: What is Evo-Devo and Why is it Important? -- What is Evo-Devo? -- Origins of Evo-Devo: the Homeobox -- Origins of Evo-Devo: Other Factors -- Evo-Devo ...

Since its humble beginnings as a single cell, life has evolved into a spectacular array of shapes and sizes, from tiny fleas to towering Tyrannosaurus rex, from slow-soaring vultures to fast-swimming ...