Scientists track the brain-skull transition from dinosaurs to birds

Scientists track the brain-skull transition from dinosaurs to birds 09/13/2017 01:12 PM EDT The dramatic, dinosaur-to-bird transition that occurred in reptiles millions of years ago was accompanied by profound changes in the skull roof of those animals--and holds important clues about the way the skull forms in response to changes in the brain--according to a new study. It is the first time scientists have tracked the link between the brain's development and the roofing bones of the skull. Full story at https://news.yale.edu/2017/09/11/scientists-track-brain-skull-transition-dinosaurs-birds Source Yale University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111