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Razib Khan

Gene Expression

3D models of the skull of typical species before (top) and after (bottom) the Cenomanian-Turonian transition: the fast ichthyosaur Sveltonectes insolitus (top) and the large mosasaurid Mosasaurus hoffmanni. (Image Credit: Valentin Fischer, Francesco Della Giustina)


3D models of the skull of typical species before and after the Cenomanian-Turonian transition

The sudden heat altered oceans’ chemical composition, which affected some top aquatic reptilian predators more than some other species.

Fierce, Aquatic Reptilian Predators Disappeared After an Ancient Climate Change Event

(Image Credit: Lucian Coman/Shutterstock) 

black mamba

Learn more about the antibodies of a self-immunizing donor that could help create a universal snake antivenom.

Universal Antivenom May Be Possible Thanks to a Man with Hundreds of Snake Bites

The mummy of the 'air-dried chaplain' in his coffin in the church crypt of St. Thomas am Blasenstein, Austria. (Image Credit: Andreas Nerlich)

The 'air-dried chaplain'

Learn how the examination of Austrian mummy remains reveals details of his life, but leaves a few mysteries behind.

Well-Preserved Austrian Mummy Reveals Unusual Rectal Embalming Technique

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