Zach Blount, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Zachary Blount, postdoctoral researcher in MSU's BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action, led a team of researchers in documenting the step-by-step process in which organisms evolve new functions. Credit Courtesy of Brian Baer. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.