Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo)

Evolutionary Developmental Biology, or Evo-Devo, is a field of biology that studies how the processes of development in organisms influence their evolution. It examines how changes in developmental genes and pathways can lead to physical differences among species over time. By understanding how embryos grow and develop, Evo-Devo researchers uncover the underlying connections between evolution and development, helping to explain how new traits and forms arise in nature while providing insights into the evolution of diversity in life on Earth.