January 2015 PMID 25621146

From dinosaurs to birds: a tail of evolution.

Dana J Rashid, Susan C Chapman, Hans Ce Larsson, Chris L Organ, Anne-Gaelle Bebin, Christa S Merzdorf, Roger Bradley, John R Horner

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What people are saying

Many discussions reflect a fascination with the genetic basis of tail evolution, with references to specific genes and processes, such as Notch and Wnt pathways, which show active engagement. The tone varies from curiosity to critique, indicating a community eager to explore the science's implications and accuracy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts show curiosity and acceptance of the article's ideas, with some references to genetic mechanisms supporting the evolutionary claims.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions indicate high engagement with topics like tail development and genetic pathways, suggesting strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve critiques, readings, and elaborations on the science, showing active engagement beyond passive reading.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight that the publication influences understanding of evolutionary genetics and the origin of bird tails, though this impact appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The transition from long-tailed to short-tailed birds involved rapid evolutionary changes, mainly the reduction and fusion of tail vertebrae into a pygostyle, but the genetic and developmental mechanisms behind this are not well understood.
  • Researchers analyzed mouse mutants and found that many mutations affecting tail length and fusion are related to genes in the Notch and Wnt signaling pathways, which influence somite formation and vertebral development.
  • These genetic findings, combined with fossil evidence, suggest that a small number of mutations with broad effects could have driven the sudden appearance of short-tailed birds in the fossil record.]

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Alfonso Martinez Arias
@AMartinezArias · X

Thanks to a discussion with @jvveenvliet went back to this paper https://t.co/evKQTdMKpt which has so much to like: #NMPs, #dinosaurs, #Hox, #Evolution; tails and tales

May 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,327 followers View post →
Víctor G Tagua
@Victagua · X

Durante el desarrollo embrionario, las aves desarrollan una cola q se reduce y los huesos se fusionan en el pigostilo Lo que ocurre en la evolución. Aprender qué genes controlan este proceso y cómo evitarlo es en lo que están trabajando ahora mismo https://t.co/qQoJubH4gV https://t.co/inoLe3Ujb4

Nov 29, 2019 · 4 likes · 4,554 followers View post →
Alfonso Martinez Arias
@AMartinezArias · X

@GJCVeenstra @ItaiYanai I also suggest just to read a bit, as I have tried to encourge, about the Biology of Brachyury, not to mention tail evolution. Some fun reading on both tails and Brachyury https://t.co/5z4zLMfJRN, https://t.co/ys1PElm7BV and https://t.co/fj1rlM8Y8K

Sep 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,327 followers View post →
Dinodave
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@dustydino @keith_devereaux https://t.co/u4Ege5DC8m

Feb 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 23 followers View post →
Alfonso Martinez Arias
@AMartinezArias · X

@Dias_et_al and you may also be interested in this tale of #NMPs "From #dinosaurs to birds" https://t.co/5z4zLMfJRN

May 2, 2020 · 1 like · 9,327 followers View post →
TheTweetOfRhea
@TheTweetOfRhea · X

https://t.co/ATacM6GMsa

Mar 31, 2021 · 44,239 followers View post →

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@Danfar19 @TakeThatDarwin @Meskinapadme @nope758392 @Alex_Verbeek @wonderofscience Could you critique this for me and point out where it is wrong and why? No, didn’t think so. https://t.co/qLyGbJao6B

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RT @AMartinezArias: @GJCVeenstra @ItaiYanai I also suggest just to read a bit, as I have tried to encourge, about the Biology of Brachyury,…

Oct 2, 2021 · 1 share · 138 followers View post →
Alfonso Martinez Arias
@AMartinezArias · X

@GJCVeenstra @ItaiYanai I also suggest just to read a bit, as I have tried to encourge, about the Biology of Brachyury, not to mention tail evolution. Some fun reading on both tails and Brachyury https://t.co/5z4zLMfJRN, https://t.co/ys1PElm7BV and https://t.co/fj1rlM8Y8K

Sep 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,327 followers View post →
TheTweetOfRhea
@TheTweetOfRhea · X

https://t.co/ATacM6GMsa

Mar 31, 2021 · 44,239 followers View post →
jesse veenvliet @jesseveenvliet.bsky.social
@jvveenvliet · X

RT @AMartinezArias: Thanks to a discussion with @jvveenvliet went back to this paper https://t.co/evKQTdMKpt which has so much to like: #N…

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 2,635 followers View post →
Alfonso Martinez Arias
@AMartinezArias · X

Thanks to a discussion with @jvveenvliet went back to this paper https://t.co/evKQTdMKpt which has so much to like: #NMPs, #dinosaurs, #Hox, #Evolution; tails and tales

May 26, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 9,327 followers View post →
Alfonso Martinez Arias
@AMartinezArias · X

@Dias_et_al and you may also be interested in this tale of #NMPs "From #dinosaurs to birds" https://t.co/5z4zLMfJRN

May 2, 2020 · 1 like · 9,327 followers View post →
Dinodave
@Dinodave6 · X

@dustydino @keith_devereaux https://t.co/u4Ege5DC8m

Feb 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 23 followers View post →
Víctor G Tagua
@Victagua · X

Durante el desarrollo embrionario, las aves desarrollan una cola q se reduce y los huesos se fusionan en el pigostilo Lo que ocurre en la evolución. Aprender qué genes controlan este proceso y cómo evitarlo es en lo que están trabajando ahora mismo https://t.co/qQoJubH4gV https://t.co/inoLe3Ujb4

Nov 29, 2019 · 4 likes · 4,554 followers View post →
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