Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet September 2010 PMID 20565255

Evolution of lactation: ancient origin and extreme adaptations of the lactation system.

Christophe M Lefèvre, Julie A Sharp, Kevin R Nicholas

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Lactation has evolved as a key reproductive trait in mammals, with diverse strategies across different species, and advances in genomics have helped us understand its molecular evolution.
Research into the genomes of milk cells and mammary glands across monotremes, marsupials, and eutherian mammals shows conserved milk proteins, highlighting the ancient origins of lactation.
These studies suggest that milk's role extends beyond nutrition, playing a crucial part in growth, development, and regulation of the young's physiology.

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RT @WendyIngman: @FlyBehaviour Diversity in lactation strategies, this is a good starting point https://t.co/DQ0REkJVXE

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