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Sea Anemones Share Ancient Blueprint with Humans, Study Reveals

6/29/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Vienna reveals that sea anemones share an ancient body blueprint with bilaterians, the group that includes humans. This discovery highlights how sea anemones utilize a BMP gradient during their embryonic development, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of body plans. The findings were published in Science Advances.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Vienna reveals that sea anemones share an ancient body blueprint with bilaterians, the group that includes humans. This discovery highlights how sea anemones utilize a BMP gradient during their embryonic development, offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of body plans. The findings were published in Science Advances.