Decades passed before biologists seriously considered that this mathematical theory could in fact explain myriad biological patterns. The development of mammalian hair, the feathers of birds and even ...

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Biologists have discovered that different versions of a single gene, called NDP (Norrie Disease Protein), have unexpected links between color patterns in pigeons, and vision defects in humans.

ONLY very recently was I able to read Nickerson's paper1 on barred pattern formation in chicken feathers. Nickerson's experimental analysis by means of melanophore transplantation according to H.

Human-driven diversity Since domesticating the rock pigeon over 5,000 years ago, humans have bred more than 350 pigeon varieties in different colors, patterns, shapes and sizes. The humble street ...