Human evolution is often told as a tidy story of adaptation, yet some of our most familiar body parts still defy straightforward explanation. From the jut of the human chin to the curve of the outer ...
The mammalian olfactory system has evolved a remarkable complexity, integrating specialisations in the nasal architecture that support diverse ecological roles. Central to this system are the turbinal ...
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