Chinese scientists have successfully recombined a mouse’s chromosomes to create the world’s first mammal with fully reprogrammed genes. Using the gene-editing tool CRISPR, researchers from the Chinese ...

The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a thorough examination of the pigment-producing cells present in living mammals, ...

Long after an animal’s soft tissues have vanished, its skull still carries a blueprint of how it sensed the world. For ...

You are looking at one of the most important sensory shifts in mammal history: the rise of sensitive hearing. Modern mammals rely on a middle ear with an eardrum and tiny bones that detect faint ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. According to some scientists, mammals are currently the most ...

British researchers have found evidence of the first mammal that a dinosaur species ate during the early days, and its remains gave massive hints as to what it is, one of the earliest discoveries for ...

The 42-million-year-old predator, with its cat-like appearance and elongated fangs, was a sign of things to come. Reading time 4 minutes Mammals with a nearly exclusive preference for meat are ...

From reptile-like ancestors to humans, the new book The Rise and Reign of the Mammals tackles the diversity of mammals like us. The following is an excerpt from The Rise and Reign of Mammals: A New ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue ...

The world's oldest known mammal has been identified using dental records – predating what scientists previously thought was the first mammal to walk the Earth by millions of years – according to new ...