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.

Imagine peering into your backyard and spotting a creature whose ancestors once thundered across ancient landscapes alongside ...

The gender-specific development of feathers in birds and the vibrant feather patterns that ... interplay underlying sexual dimorphism of chicken feathers, a team of researchers from Japan has ...