Alteration of the expression of the co-called 'Sonic Hedgehog' gene can transform feet scale and wing feathers. While a transient over-expression of the gene can permanently turn feet scales into ...

Feathers begin to develop in embryonic chickens nine days after the egg is laid. Researchers observed that thick patches called placodes first appear on the developing chicken. These placodes then ...

This method uses lasers to image thin slices of a sample. Feathers start to develop in embryonic chickens nine days after the egg is laid. First, thick spots called placodes pop up all over the ...

A relatively new breed of chicken ... egg layers. They are also known by several other names, such as Cinnamon Queen, Golden Buff, Red Star, or Gold Sex Link. With their attractive golden-brown ...