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Human Limbs
DiscoveriesSurprising study uncovers why humans no longer have tails
This unexpected finding highlights the role of genetic processes such as alternative splicing in tail development.
Joseph Shavit![](https://www.thebrighterside.news/uploads/2024/07/95ac29_f672f27f4c6a4b9b9cda2fdb6933ad36mv2-scaled.jpeg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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This unexpected finding highlights the role of genetic processes such as alternative splicing in tail development.
Joseph Shavit