Science · 2 views
Scientists uncover mystery of how snail shells coil to the right or to the left
Scientists have discovered a gene that determines whether Japanese snails develop shells that are left- or right-coiling—with implications for understanding the underlying handedness of our own bodies.
AI Summary
Scientists from the University of Nottingham and Tohoku University identified a gene that controls whether Japanese Euhadra snails develop left‑coiling or right‑coiling shells. The study examined wild snails in Japan to determine the genetic basis for the mirror‑image shell patterns. The discovery offers a new model for investigating the biological mechanisms that set handedness in animals, including humans.
AI summaries can be wrong sometimes—always verify important details using the source article.
How AI & Automation are usedMore from Science
Continue reading recent Science coverage
- After 40 Years, Chornobyl's Radioactive Particles Are Surprisingly StableContinue reading
- Astronomer leads global team on NASA mission to create unprecedented view of the early universeContinue reading
- New 3D model reveals how shadows reshape chemistry in stellar nurseriesContinue reading
- Sexual violence concepts launched online are spilling into the real worldContinue reading
Support HappeningNow
Independent AI-powered news analysis is reader-supported. Your contribution helps cover infrastructure, summaries, and continued platform development.
Support HappeningNow