Baby Born With 26 Fingers and Toes in India Hailed as Reincarnation of Hindu Goddess; What Genetic Anomaly Causes This Phenomenon?

Medicine & Technology Sep 20, 2023

A baby in India was born with 14 fingers and 12 toes due to a genetic anomaly and is now believed by her family to be the reincarnation of a Hindu deity. Continue reading to learn more of this story.

Ancient Horses Shed Extra Toes, Embracing the Single Solid Hoof Seen Today

Jun 24, 2023

The shape of the main toe in modern horses differs from that of their three-toed ancestors and may be related to ecological habitat or weight distribution. Continue reading to learn more.

Why Do Fingers, Toes Prune Fast When Soaked in Water? Evolution May Have the Answer

Aug 09, 2021

When fingers or toes are soaked underwater, they prune up fast, creating wrinkles that seem to have no use for humans. But experts say this is another example of the brilliance of evolution.

Why Do We Hear Our Toes Crack?

Jan 26, 2021

Sometimes the crack or sound that you hear when your toes could be harmless. But sometimes, it could already be a signal of a serious health condition.