How a Jawless Vertebrate Parasite Reveals Evolutionary Origins of the Thyroid
August 06, 2025
August 06, 2025
PASADENA, California, Aug. 6 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How a Jawless Vertebrate Parasite Reveals Evolutionary Origins of the Thyroid
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The thyroid, a vital endocrine organ in vertebrates, plays a key role in regulating metabolism and supporting growth. The first gland of both the nervous system and endocrine system to mature during an embryo's development, it initially evolved more than 500 . . .
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How a Jawless Vertebrate Parasite Reveals Evolutionary Origins of the Thyroid
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The thyroid, a vital endocrine organ in vertebrates, plays a key role in regulating metabolism and supporting growth. The first gland of both the nervous system and endocrine system to mature during an embryo's development, it initially evolved more than 500 . . .