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June 2013 PMID 23746636

Developmental basis of phallus reduction during bird evolution.

Ana M Herrera, Simone G Shuster, Claire L Perriton, Martin J Cohn

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Most posts revolve around announcing the upcoming discussion in the journal club, using phrases like 'next article' and mentioning 'graphic content,' indicating superficial engagement. The tone is informal and somewhat playful, as seen in the mention of 'dubious puns,' which reflects light interest and casual participation rather than detailed analysis or strong opinions.

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Abstract in brief

  • The reduction and loss of the phallus in birds is an evolutionary puzzle, with only a few species retaining a functional phallus despite all birds reproducing via internal fertilization.
  • Researchers found that in galliform birds (like chickens), the development of the phallus involves a genital tubercle that initially forms but later undergoes apoptosis (cell death), leading to its regression, while waterfowl (like ducks) retain a well-developed phallus.
  • The study shows that the regulation of Bmp4, a signaling molecule, is key: increased Bmp4 activity triggers cell death in the genital tubercle of galliforms, explaining phallus reduction, and suggests that changes in Bmp gene regulation have played a major role in avian evolutionary morphology.]
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StemDevEvo
@stemdevevo · X

Quentin Schenkelaars has revealed the next article that wil be discussed next week in our Evolution Journal Club at the @IJMonod "Developmental Basis of Phallus Reduction during Bird Evolution" https://t.co/9eoS8QkDzF (graphic content and dubious puns to be expected) https://t.co/gDj9R32jRQ

Jun 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,130 followers View post →
Stem Cells, Regeneration & Evolution
@stemdevevo.bsky.social · Bluesky

Quentin Schenkelaars has revealed the next article that wil be discussed next week in our Evolution Journal Club at the @IJMonod "Developmental Basis of Phallus Reduction during Bird Evolution" https://t.co/9eoS8QkDzF (graphic content and dubious puns to be expected)

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Stem Cells, Regeneration & Evolution
@stemdevevo.bsky.social · Bluesky

Quentin Schenkelaars has revealed the next article that wil be discussed next week in our Evolution Journal Club at the @IJMonod "Developmental Basis of Phallus Reduction during Bird Evolution" https://t.co/9eoS8QkDzF (graphic content and dubious puns to be expected)

Jun 4, 2020 View post →
StemDevEvo
@stemdevevo · X

Quentin Schenkelaars has revealed the next article that wil be discussed next week in our Evolution Journal Club at the @IJMonod "Developmental Basis of Phallus Reduction during Bird Evolution" https://t.co/9eoS8QkDzF (graphic content and dubious puns to be expected) https://t.co/gDj9R32jRQ

Jun 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,130 followers View post →