even showing that the skin of a human was similar to that of a plesiosaur. However, Dr. O’Keefe is skeptical that the scales provide enough evidence to show that plesiosaurs walked on the ocean ...

This is exactly what Thiruppathy and colleagues did in a tour-de-force comparative genomic study that included a fish ... Ancient skin sported intricately patterned scales Focusing on chondrocytes ...

The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin. This was likely so it could both swim rapidly and move along rough ... Some Species of Baleen Whales Avoid ...

Such is not the case, however, as a recent study indicates that the creatures had smooth skin on some parts of their body, and hard scales on others. Everyone's favorite candidate for the identity ...

Zika Uses Human Skin as 'Mosquito Magnet' to Spread Virus Further Jan. 30, 2025 — Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect ...

A bizarre fish with human-like lips and teeth has become a viral hit, with over five million views on social media. The video, shared by '@AMAZlNGNATURE', features a Triggerfish whose unusual ...

The hydrodynamic properties of smooth skin likely reduced drag, helping the reptile move efficiently through water while hunting fish and squid-like prey. Meanwhile, the presence of scales on the ...

A recent incident in Killary Harbour provides further evidence that the salmon farming system carries too much risk ...

Severely damaged skin will try to heal by forming scar tissue. This is often discolored and depigmented. In humans, skin pigmentation varies among populations, and skin type can range from dry to ...