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Published on July 16, 2021 - 16:30 GMT

How a Butterfly Tree Becomes a Web

Scientists reveal the key role of interspecific gene flow in the continent-wide adaptive radiation of the Heliconius butterflies. NEW YORK, NY, USA, July 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evolution is often portrayed as a tree, with new species branching …

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Published on June 1, 2021 - 13:36 GMT

The evolutionary fates of supergenes unmasked

New findings reveal the genomic architecture and evolutionary fates of supergenes NEW YORK, NY, USA, June 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While the term “supergene” may bring to mind the genetic hocus-pocus of Peter Parker’s transformation into Spiderman, …

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Published on April 14, 2021 - 15:13 GMT

Birds Take tRNA Efficiency to New Heights

New study shows that bird genomes contain surprisingly few tRNA genes, suggesting that they have evolved to use their limited tRNA repertoire more efficiently. NEW YORK, NY, USA, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birds have been shaped by evolution …

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Published on March 22, 2021 - 15:48 GMT

Viruses: Evolution on the Outskirts

Genome Biology and Evolution's latest virtual issue highlights thought-provoking research on viral evolution. NEW YORK, NY, USA, March 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite the fact that viruses are among the simplest biological entities-- …

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Published on February 12, 2021 - 15:07 GMT

The Epigenetics of Life at 12,000 Feet

Scientists reveal the epigenetic mechanisms that enable humans to survive at extremely high altitudes in the Andes. NEW YORK, NY, USA, February 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humans inhabit an incredible range of environments across the globe, from arid …

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Published on December 7, 2020 - 17:34 GMT

Good News for Honey Bees According to 150-Year-Old Museum Specimens

Museum specimens from last 150 years reveal high genetic diversity in modern bees, surprising researchers and providing good news for bee survival NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The past several decades have been …

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Published on October 16, 2020 - 15:03 GMT

Unique Adaptations Allow Owls to Rule the Night

A unique DNA packaging mechanism may enhance night vision in owls, helping them succeed as the only avian nocturnal predators. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the only birds with a nocturnal, predatory lifestyle, …

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Published on October 5, 2020 - 19:01 GMT

A Search for New Species on the High Seas

Using data from oceanic samples taken from around the world, researchers discover a novel microbial group that appears closely related to animals. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of the vast number of life forms on …

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Published on September 17, 2020 - 22:47 GMT

Human Genetics: A Look In the Mirror

Genome Biology and Evolution's latest virtual issue highlights research on human genetics. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Who are we? Where did we come from? How did we get here? Throughout the ages, humans …

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Published on July 13, 2020 - 13:39 GMT

The colorful history of plastids

Emerging data provides new insight into plastid evolution NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A billion years ago, a single-celled eukaryote engulfed a cyanobacterium—an organism capable of converting the sun’s energy into food …

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Published on June 3, 2020 - 13:58 GMT

When Determining Sex, Exceptions are the Rule

Long-held theories on sex chromosome evolution are now being tested against empirical evidence from nature—often with surprising results. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For nearly a century, biologists have modeled the …

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Published on March 31, 2020 - 13:37 GMT

Untangling the Social Lives of Spiders

Scientists start to unravel the genetic basis of social behavior in spiders. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The idea of a complex spider society—in which thousands of spiders live, hunt, and raise their young together in a …

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