How biodiversity arises: Single gene mutation during development can lead to differences in jaw shape, feeding strategies
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 04:31
in Biology & Nature
A new study of how biodiversity arises shows how a mutation in a single gene in development can lead to different consequences not only in jaw shape, but how this leads to different feeding strategies. It is among the first to show how one genetic change influences trait development and function.