Publications by authors named "Rico Burhans"
Article Synopsis
- The giraffe's tall stature and unique cardiovascular adaptations are not fully understood, but studying its closest relative, the okapi, helps identify genetic differences.
- Scientists sequenced the genomes of both animals and found specific genes (like those in the HOX, NOTCH, and FGF pathways) that likely contribute to the giraffe's distinct features.
- Additionally, notable evolutionary changes were found in DNA repair and centrosome functions, highlighting how giraffes have adapted to their unique diets and tall structure.
