Publications by authors named "Steven D Lukefahr"
Article Synopsis
- Lactation, hair development, and the ability to maintain a constant body temperature (homeothermy) are key traits that distinguish mammals from other vertebrates.
- Researchers discovered two specific mutations in genes related to the prolactin signaling pathway that have opposing effects on these three traits.
- These mutations affect how mammals regulate their body temperature and develop their fur, highlighting the broader significance of the prolactin pathway beyond just lactation.
