By tweaking a specific gene, scientists have discovered a way to permanently transform the scales on a chicken's feet into feathers. The results provide new insight into the bird's evolutionary ...

Scales, spines, feathers and hair are examples of vertebrate skin appendages, which constitute a remarkably diverse group of micro-organs. Despite their natural multitude of forms, these appendages ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. By tweaking a specific gene, scientists have discovered a way to permanently transform the scales ...