August 2019 PMID 31428299

Conserved gene signalling and a derived patterning mechanism underlie the development of avian footpad scales.

Rory L Cooper, Victoria J Lloyd, Nicolas Di-Poï, Alexander G Fletcher, Paul M Barrett, Gareth J Fraser

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement, with numerous posts praising the contribution to understanding patterning mechanisms in bird scales, using words like 'excited', 'fascinating', and 'well done'. For example, posts mentioning the paper as a 'fascinating read' and celebrating 'WorldLizardDay' indicate high engagement and interest, while references to the conservation of gene signaling underscore perceived significance and potential impact on evolutionary biology.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that avian reticulate footpad scales develop from specific circular epithelial regions with conserved gene expression, similar to how feathers and other scales form from placodes, but their patterning involves a reaction-diffusion system that subdivides these initial domains into individual scales.
  • Unlike the synchronous development of bearded dragon scales, avian reticulate scales form progressively through local interactions, indicating a distinct patterning process despite shared gene signaling pathways.
  • Overall, reticulate scales in birds are considered a more derived or specialized type of epithelial appendage, patterned through a modified reaction-diffusion mechanism, adding to our understanding of the evolution and development of skin appendages across vertebrates.]

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Gareth Fraser
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Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale patterning with @vickyjlloyd @NHMdinolab @AlexGFletcher

Aug 13, 2019 · 25 likes · 7 shares · 3,303 followers View post →
Rory Cooper
@rorylcooper · X

Celebrate #WorldLizardDay by checking out our new research comparing the patterning of lizard scales to bird scales in @BioMedCentral's EvoDevo! This image shows gene expression (of β-catenin) in the chicken embryo's foot and leg scales/feathers

Aug 14, 2019 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 1,988 followers View post →
Rory Cooper
@rorylcooper · X

Here's our latest research paper examining the development of avian reticulate (footpad) scales

Aug 13, 2019 · 13 likes · 1,988 followers View post →
Di-Poi Nicolas
@NicolasDiPoi · X

Check out our new collaboration paper with the Fraser Lab revealing a derived patterning mechanism in avian footpad scales: @HiLIFE_helsinki @BIOTECH_UH https://t.co/Rp3RBVw19Q

Aug 14, 2019 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 1,448 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Conserved gene signalling and a derived patterning mechanism underlie the development of avian footpad scales https://t.co/8YwoTeaHIj

Aug 13, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 31,854 followers View post →
Alberta Claw
@albertonykus · X

Development of avian footpad scales: https://t.co/1RkDsBn7QJ #birds #dinosaurs

Aug 14, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,907 followers View post →

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#NHMRepository https://t.co/0OLSQ4N1Wb Conserved gene signalling and a derived patterning mechanism underlie the development of avian footpad scales has just been published by Paul Barrett #openaccess @NHM_Science https://t.co/LVkFa7f7F2

Aug 15, 2019 · 10,601 followers View post →
Aaron Pomerantz, PhD
@AaronPomerantz · X

RT @garethjfraser: Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale p…

Aug 14, 2019 · 7 shares · 6,331 followers View post →
Alberta Claw
@albertonykus · X

Development of avian footpad scales: https://t.co/1RkDsBn7QJ #birds #dinosaurs

Aug 14, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,907 followers View post →
Claudius Kratochwil
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RT @NicolasDiPoi: Check out our new collaboration paper with the Fraser Lab revealing a derived patterning mechanism in avian footpad scale…

Aug 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,355 followers View post →
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Conserved gene signalling and a derived patterning mechanism underlie the development of avian footpad scales https://t.co/HGIbReMr5R

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RT @rorylcooper: Celebrate #WorldLizardDay by checking out our new research comparing the patterning of lizard scales to bird scales in @Bi…

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RT @rorylcooper: Celebrate #WorldLizardDay by checking out our new research comparing the patterning of lizard scales to bird scales in @Bi…

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Dr. Ryan Marek
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RT @rorylcooper: Celebrate #WorldLizardDay by checking out our new research comparing the patterning of lizard scales to bird scales in @Bi…

Aug 14, 2019 · 6 shares · 541 followers View post →
NHMdinolab
@NHMdinolab · X

RT @rorylcooper: Celebrate #WorldLizardDay by checking out our new research comparing the patterning of lizard scales to bird scales in @Bi…

Aug 14, 2019 · 6 shares · 14,342 followers View post →
Gareth Fraser
@garethjfraser · X

RT @NicolasDiPoi: Check out our new collaboration paper with the Fraser Lab revealing a derived patterning mechanism in avian footpad scale…

Aug 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 3,303 followers View post →
Rory Cooper
@rorylcooper · X

RT @NicolasDiPoi: Check out our new collaboration paper with the Fraser Lab revealing a derived patterning mechanism in avian footpad scale…

Aug 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,988 followers View post →
Rory Cooper
@rorylcooper · X

Celebrate #WorldLizardDay by checking out our new research comparing the patterning of lizard scales to bird scales in @BioMedCentral's EvoDevo! This image shows gene expression (of β-catenin) in the chicken embryo's foot and leg scales/feathers

Aug 14, 2019 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 1,988 followers View post →
Alex Fletcher
@AlexGFletcher · X

RT @garethjfraser: Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale p…

Aug 14, 2019 · 7 shares · 1,487 followers View post →
Chiara Benvenuto
@cbenvenuto73 · X

RT @AaronHGriffing: Fascinating read on developmental patterns of reptilian (primarily avian) footpad scales. Well done, @rorylcooper et al…

Aug 14, 2019 · 1 share · 2,394 followers View post →
Institute of Biotechnology (BI)
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RT @NicolasDiPoi: Check out our new collaboration paper with the Fraser Lab revealing a derived patterning mechanism in avian footpad scale…

Aug 14, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,894 followers View post →
Di-Poi Nicolas
@NicolasDiPoi · X

Check out our new collaboration paper with the Fraser Lab revealing a derived patterning mechanism in avian footpad scales: @HiLIFE_helsinki @BIOTECH_UH https://t.co/Rp3RBVw19Q

Aug 14, 2019 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 1,448 followers View post →
Dr. Patrick L. Jambura
@pJambura · X

RT @garethjfraser: Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale p…

Aug 14, 2019 · 7 shares · 194 followers View post →
Prof. Christine Böhmer
@VertEvo · X

RT @garethjfraser: Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale p…

Aug 14, 2019 · 7 shares · 1,181 followers View post →
TatsukiNagasawa
@NagasawaTatsuki · X

RT @garethjfraser: Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale p…

Aug 13, 2019 · 7 shares · 23 followers View post →
Phillip Cleves
@pacleves · X

RT @garethjfraser: Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale p…

Aug 13, 2019 · 7 shares · 1,089 followers View post →
Gareth Fraser
@garethjfraser · X

Excited to share our latest paper by @rorylcooper in #EvoDevo @BioMedCentral on the development of avian footpad scale patterning with @vickyjlloyd @NHMdinolab @AlexGFletcher

Aug 13, 2019 · 25 likes · 7 shares · 3,303 followers View post →
Aaron Griffing
@AaronHGriffing · X

Fascinating read on developmental patterns of reptilian (primarily avian) footpad scales. Well done, @rorylcooper et al.! https://t.co/1yMl3VHDXn

Aug 13, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 905 followers View post →
David Evans
@DavidEvans_ROM · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Conserved gene signalling and a derived patterning mechanism underlie the development of avian footpad scales https://t.…

Aug 13, 2019 · 1 share · 14,056 followers View post →
Rory Cooper
@rorylcooper · X

Here's our latest research paper examining the development of avian reticulate (footpad) scales

Aug 13, 2019 · 13 likes · 1,988 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Conserved gene signalling and a derived patterning mechanism underlie the development of avian footpad scales https://t.co/8YwoTeaHIj

Aug 13, 2019 · 8 likes · 1 share · 31,854 followers View post →