2 mutations triggered an evolutionary leap 500 million years ago




A research team led by a University of Chicago scientist has discovered two key mutations that sparked a hormonal revolution 500 million years ago. In a feat of "molecular time travel," the researchers resurrected and analyzed the functions of the ancestors of genes that play key roles in modern human reproduction, development, immunity and cancer.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/uoc...

Lunes, 24 de Junio 2013
Jueves, 1 de Enero 1970
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