Evolution of pregnancy in mammals

Summary: Research suggesting that a change in transcription factors may play an active role in the evolution of structures like the uterus (specifically, the HoxA-11 transcription factor, which is present in all placental mammals but not marsupials).

Interesting stuff. Go here to read more.

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