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Scientists have successfully genetically modified chickens to make their feathers resemble those of dinosaurs. This study is part of a broader effort to understand how and why feathers evolved.

GENEVA — From dinosaur fuzz to eagle wings, evolution spent over 100 million years perfecting the feather. Now, Swiss scientists have found a way to reverse this process in the lab, causing chicken ...

The world eats a lot of chickens. And that means a lot of surplus feathers. Time for some upcycling. Rubber Chicken on April Fools? Scientist Turns Feathers Into Eco-Plastic Turning chicken feathers ...

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Scientists uncovered a key genetic pathway in the origin of feathers, but they found that evolution is stubborn in turning back the clock. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...