Does each cell in the embryo have a genetically predetermined fate, or are cell interactions important? Researchers have, for the first time, linked the two, showing how the tug of war between cells ...

Scientists have successfully genetically modified chickens to make their feathers resemble those of dinosaurs. This study is part of a broader effort to understand how and why feathers evolved.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Researchers inhibited a gene during embryonic development in chickens to see if it would make ...

Pan-fried chicken from Italy? Honestly, it is like magic on a plate. Seriously good stuff. In different regions, folks add ...

I have to be honest. I never thought I’d find a topic that would connect Imperial College London, thermal insulation and abattoirs, but that’s what happened last week. I’d read about PhD student Elena ...