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Study Links Cichlid Lip Evolution to Human Genetics
4/28/2025
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- A groundbreaking study by Dr. Nagatoshi Machii and his team uncovers the fascinating evolution of thick lips in African cichlids from Lakes Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika. Their research connects lip enlargement to specific proteins and gene expressions, offering potential insights into human connective tissue disorders and revealing striking evolutionary parallels between species.
