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Pituitary puzzle gets a new piece, revising evolutionary history

A new USC-led study suggests a change to the developmental — and evolutionary — story of the pituitary gland. The pea-sized gland, nestled at the base of the brain, produces hormones that drive growth, aggression, sexual development and reproduction. For decades, the front lobe of the pituitary — where the hormones are made — was…Continue Reading Pituitary puzzle gets a new piece, revising evolutionary history