Animal coloration, a key morphological trait for communication, offers a powerful model for studying the evolution of discrete phenotypes. Reptiles display a striking diversity in skin coloration, yet the mechanisms underlying these traits remain poorly characterised. Here we investigated the genetic and molecular basis of red pigmentation in the endangered Chinese crocodile lizard ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ). We showed that...

Shallow gas is an unconventional natural gas resource with great potential and has received growing attention recently. Accurate estimation of gas saturation is crucial for reserves assessments and for development program formulations. However, such reservoirs are characterized by weak diagenesis, a high clay content, and low resistivity. These properties pose significant challenges for saturation evaluations. To address the c...