How does our rump come to be separated from our head, instead of being right behind our ears? Studies of the elongation of the developing embryo reveal some remarkable underlying mechanisms.
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Keller, R. Heading away from the rump. Nature 430, 305–306 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/430305a
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