May 10, 2013

Study of Evolution of Tadpole Digestive System Could Lead to Prevention of Intestinal Birth Defects

A carnivorous, cannibalistic tadpole may play a role in understanding the evolution and development of digestive organs, according to research from North Carolina State University. These findings may also shed light on universal rules of organ development that could lead to better diagnosis and prevention of intestinal birth defects. Dr. Nanette Nascone-Yoder, an assistant professor…