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Scientists map the genetic makeup of the platypus<\/a><\/p>\n

SYDNEY, Australia — With a bill like a duck, a tail like a beaver and snake-like venom hidden in heel spurs, the platypus could be the result of some strange genetic experiment.<\/p>\n

And it is, scientists say: evolution.<\/p>\n

A scientific team published the genetic makeup of the Australian animal in the scientific journal Nature on Thursday, confirming that its features – which straddle multiple animal classes – are reflected in its DNA.<\/p>\n

The research could help explain how mammals, including humans, evolved from reptiles millions of years ago, they said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A longer story in ScienceDaily<\/a> and the paper in Nature<\/a> (if you have a subscription).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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