Fleshing out the fossil record: using organically preserved soft tissues and bone to explore the evolution of unique vertebrate characters. [ 2011-08-10 - 2017-03-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Catherine Boisvert (Chief Investigator) ,  Kate Trinajstic (Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship) ,  Per Ahlberg (Partner Investigator) ,  Prof Moya Smith (Partner Investigator) ,  Zerina Johanson (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Fleshing out the fossil record: using organically preserved soft tissues and bone to explore the evolution of unique vertebrate characters. This study integrates developmental, molecular and morphological data in both fossil and living species to provide insights into the evolutionary mechanisms which formed the musculo/skeletal system. Uncovering these evolutionary pathways has the potential to describe mechanisms common to all vertebrate and informs us about our own evolution.

Funding Amount $710,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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