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Mammals

Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, hair or fur, and three middle ear bones. Research in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of mammalian biology, from molecular and developmental mechanisms to ecological distribution and conservation. Studies have examined th…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 58× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, hair or fur, and three middle ear bones. Research in this journal addresses multiple dimensions of mammalian biology, from molecular and developmental mechanisms to ecological distribution and conservation. Studies have examined the evolutionary conservation of developmental genes such as Hox genes in vertebrate brain formation, as well as cellular processes including oligodendrocyte development and signaling pathways. At the population level, investigations have explored genetic diversity in field mouse populations and their food plant resources using DNA barcoding techniques. Conservation-focused research has documented the distribution of large mammals in protected and community-managed areas, particularly in Ethiopia, identifying challenges facing diurnal species in specific ecological zones. Additional work has investigated sensory physiology, including auditory processing in the mammalian brainstem, and genomic patterns potentially correlated with brain evolution and cognitive traits. This research matters because mammals play critical roles in ecosystems as predators, prey, seed dispersers, and ecosystem engineers, while many species face mounting conservation pressures from habitat loss and human activities.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 58 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Mammals, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Mammal Research.

Journal editorial board
ALESSANDRA PELAGALLI · Italy Jackie Abell · United Kingdom Martin Svoboda · Czech Republic

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