How a lost gene gave the sea spider its bizarre, leggy body

An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to the first-ever chromosome-level genome assembly of a sea spider (Pycnogonum litorale). The genome informs about the development of the characteristic sea spider body plan and constitutes a landmark for revealing the evolutionary history of chelicerates in general. The…

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Roxie Nafousi is new ambassador for THG’s LookFantastic

THG-owned premier online beauty and wellness destination LookFantastic has formed a “dynamic new partnership” with self-development coach and author, Roxie Nafousi. She will serve as a brand ambassador “embodying the synergy between inner confidence and outer beauty”, THG said.  In her new role, Nafousi will collaborate with the brand on various initiatives, including curated product…

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‘It cracks me up’: Foundation actor Lee Pace teases Brother Day’s The Big Lebowski-like transformation in season 3 of the Apple TV+ show

Foundation star Lee Pace says viewers won’t recognize Brother Day in season 3 Unlike his forebears, the Empire’s primary leader has no interest in ruling the galaxy Apple’s highly-rated space opera returns on Friday, July 11 Foundation season 3‘s version of Brother Day is a marked departure from the autocratic ruler we’ve seen in previous…

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