Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Francis Duranthon"
- Francis Duranthon's recent research primarily focuses on evolutionary studies of prehistoric mammals, particularly analyzing the auditory region and its implications for understanding the phylogeny of ancient European Bovidae.
- His work highlights the significant role of the bony labyrinth within the ear structure, particularly in determining the relationships between early bovid species, as evidenced in a study revealing a new genus from France distinct from previously associated species.
- Additionally, Duranthon has contributed to the discussion on the preservation of biological specimens, advocating alternatives to toxic formalin for better DNA recovery, and he has explored ancient DNA to understand male migration patterns during the Neolithic period in the Mediterranean.
