Genetic Changes to Basic Developmental Processes Evolve More Frequently Than Thought

Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 14:00 in Biology & Nature

Newly evolved genes can rapidly assume control over fundamental functions during early embryonic development, report scientists from the University of Chicago. The findings suggest that evolutionary changes to the genetics of fundamental biological processes occur more frequently than previously thought.

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