Scientists identified feather-forming genes in birds and then activated the same ones in alligator embryos.

Birds are inextricably linked to feathers, which allow them to fly, keep warm and put on dramatic displays. Feathers, however, predate birds—having first belonged to extinct dinosaurs. Finding ...

From dinosaurs to birds: the origins of feather formation Scientists reveal the key role of specific genes in feather development, providing insights into their evolution from dinosaurs Date ...

First dinosaur feather ever discovered reveals mysterious secrets A new study has found that the first-ever discovered dinosaur feather may not belong to the Archaeopteryx, but to another dinosaur.

An analysis of two theropod dinosaur fossils has shown that they had a type of carpal bone (pisiform) in their wrists—a bone ...

The flying cousins of dinosaurs were able to change the colours of their feathers, researchers have found. An international group of palaeontologists have discovered that pterosaurs, the first ...

These days, feathers are typically found only on birds and runway models. But recent studies have determined that back in their day, some dinosaurs were also covered with downy quills like today's ...

Feather-like structures, also termed “protofeathers”, were reported in ornithischian dinosaurs. Theoretical models predict that the first feathers would have resembled hair-like filaments.

At the moment, the jury’s still out. With such important details still shrouded in mystery, a new review has sought to bring together the latest knowledge about the evolution of feathers to help find ...

A fossilized dinosaur skin specimen under natural light (upper half) and ultraviolet light (lower half) showing the orange-yellow fluorescence of the fossil skin.

UNIGE scientists reveal the key role of specific genes in feather development, providing insights into their evolution from dinosaurs.