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Briefing: Fins, fingers and toes: A new take on repeating body parts and how they come to be

Strategic angle: Exploring the evolution of paired fins in fishes and the biological significance of repeating body parts.

Editorial StaffApril 1, 20261 min read

Research led by Andrew Gillis at the Marine Biological Laboratory.

Focus on the evolution of paired fins in fishes over 20 years.

Insights into the biological mechanisms behind body part repetition.