Latest Articles for Evolution

Microbiology Tunicates: The Ocean's Hidden Wonders

Discover the intriguing life and viruses of tunicates, nature's overlooked marine creatures.

Mary E. Petrone, Joe Grove, Rhys H. Parry

2025-03-31T10:22:06+00:00 ― 7 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Genetic Odyssey of Arctic Char

Discover the fascinating genetic history of Arctic char in icy waters.

Xavier Dallaire, Eric Normandeau, Thomas Brazier

2025-03-29T14:11:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Evolutionary Biology Supergenes and Butterfly Color Patterns

Research reveals how supergenes influence butterfly wing colors for survival.

Marcus R Kronforst, N. W. VanKuren, S. I. Sheikh

2025-03-25T19:05:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Impact of Wolbachia on Sawfly Reproduction

Wolbachia bacteria significantly influence sawfly reproductive dynamics and population structures.

Mingpeng Zhang, Ruoyu Zhai, Gengyun Niu

2025-03-17T17:49:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Probability The Hidden World of Random Trees

Discover the fascinating dynamics of random trees and their crucial role in evolution.

David J. Aldous, Svante Janson

2025-03-17T10:31:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Colorful Secrets of Speyeria Mormonia

Discover the intriguing color variations of butterflies in nature.

Luca Livraghi, Joseph J. Hanly, Ling Sheng Loh

2025-03-17T04:01:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Aye-Ayes Challenge Mutation Myths

Aye-ayes reveal surprising mutation rates, reshaping our understanding of genetics.

Richard J. Wang, Yadira Peña-García, Raveendran Muthuswamy

2025-03-16T22:30:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genetics Secrets of Maize: Nature's Genetic Gatekeepers

Discover how maize prevents unwanted gene mixing.

Elli Cryan, Garnet Phinney, Arun S. Seetharam

2025-03-16T00:25:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Populations and Evolution The Dance of Evolution: Traits, Survival, and Change

Explore the exciting journey of evolution through traits and mutations.

Sahani Pathiraja, Philipp Wacker

2025-03-14T22:54:02+00:00 ― 6 min read

Molecular Biology Germline Stem Cells: The Role of Bam in Reproduction

Discover how Bam gene impacts reproduction in fruit flies.

Luke R Arnce, Jaclyn E Bubnell, Charles F Aquadro

2025-03-12T19:06:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Evolution of Proteins: A Complex Journey

Explore how proteins evolve through mutations, selection, and environmental influences.

Saverio Rossi, Leonardo Di Bari, Martin Weigt

2025-03-11T21:01:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Worms vs. Bacteria: A Battle for Survival

Discover how genetic variations affect disease resistance in worms.

Sayran Saber, Lindsay M. Johnson, Md. Monjurul Islam Rifat

2025-03-11T18:15:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Populations and Evolution The Hidden World of Quasispecies

Discover how tiny genetic variations impact viruses and cancer cells.

Edward A. Turner, Francisco Crespo, Josep Sardanyés

2025-03-11T06:55:12+00:00 ― 8 min read

Paleontology Reassessment of Ancient Turtle Shell Measurements

New research challenges old views on ancient turtle habitats.

Serjoscha W. Evers, C. Foth, W. G. Joyce

2025-03-10T17:25:06+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology Transposable Elements: The DNA Party Crashers

Discover how transposable elements impact evolution and genetic diversity.

Anna M. Langmüller, Benjamin C. Haller, Viola Nolte

2025-03-07T01:04:18+00:00 ― 7 min read

Developmental Biology The Secrets of Limb Regeneration in Animals

Discover how some animals can regrow limbs while others cannot.

Georgios Tsissios, Marion Leleu, Kelly Hu

2025-03-06T05:44:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Bioinformatics Unraveling Epistasis: The Gene Interaction Puzzle

Learn how gene interactions shape traits and impact health.

Fawaz Dabbaghie, Kristina Thedinga, Georgii A Bazykin

2025-03-03T03:12:12+00:00 ― 7 min read

Bioinformatics New Methods in Evolutionary Biology: Protein Structures vs. DNA Sequences

Researchers explore protein structures to understand evolutionary relationships more effectively.

Giacomo Mutti, Eduard Ocaña-Pallarès, Toni Gabaldón

2025-03-01T20:50:03+00:00 ― 5 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Journey of Jumping DNA

Transposable elements hop between species, revealing the secrets of genetic sharing.

Héloïse Muller, Rosina Savisaar, Jean Peccoud

2025-02-27T16:22:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Quantitative Methods Soft Modes: Simplifying Biological Complexity

Discover how soft modes reveal simplicity in complex biological systems.

Christopher Joel Russo, Kabir Husain, Arvind Murugan

2025-02-23T21:24:06+00:00 ― 9 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Colorful Battle of Feather Lice

Discover how feather lice adapt to their bird hosts through color changes.

James Baldwin-Brown, Scott M. Villa, Emiko Waight

2025-02-22T14:54:06+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology Trilobites: The Ancient Story of Evolution

Explore how trilobites reveal the secrets of life's evolution.

David F. Wright, Melanie J. Hopkins

2025-02-20T02:09:48+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genomics The Secrets of Fish Recombination Rates

Discover how fish genetics reveal diverse patterns of recombination.

Teemu Kivioja, Pasi Rastas

2025-02-19T04:04:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Evolutionary Dance of Wood Ants

Discover how wood ants adapt and survive through evolution and hybridization.

I. Satokangas, SH. Martin, B. Seifert

2025-02-17T10:39:51+00:00 ― 7 min read

Populations and Evolution The Origins of Life: A Simple Story

Explore how life began with simple cells and evolved into complex organisms.

Søren Toxvaerd

2025-02-17T07:02:12+00:00 ― 7 min read

Evolutionary Biology Nature's Tiny Battles: Beetles vs. Bacteria

Explore the hidden wars between red flour beetles and cunning bacteria.

Ana Korša, Moritz Baur, Nora K.E. Schulz

2025-02-14T10:52:57+00:00 ― 9 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Role of Wing Features in Fruit Fly Mating

New insights into how wing shapes and colors affect fruit fly attraction.

Stephen P. De Lisle, A. Branden, E. Paajarvi Vag

2025-02-14T05:21:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Bioinformatics Unraveling the Secrets of Genetic Markers

Discover how genetic markers and recombination shape evolution.

Pasi Rastas, Teemu Kivioja

2025-02-12T06:25:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Intricate Story of Genetic Coding

Explore the fascinating history and mechanics of genetic coding.

Charles W. Carter Jr, Guo Qing Tang, Sourav Kumar Patra

2025-02-11T13:51:42+00:00 ― 8 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Amazing Journey of Rodents: Adaptation and Diversity

Discover how rodents evolved and thrived across diverse habitats.

Max R. Bangs, Alexandre R. Percequillo, Víctor Pacheco

2025-02-08T19:36:06+00:00 ― 5 min read

Plant Biology The Hidden Life of Plants: SHUKR's Role

Dive into how the SHUKR gene influences plant reproduction and survival.

Prakash Sivakumar, Saurabh Pandey, A Ramesha

2025-02-07T04:57:00+00:00 ― 8 min read

Genomics The Mystery of Lamprey Species

Scientists investigate the genetics of river and brook lampreys to determine species classification.

Ole K. Tørresen, Benedicte Garmann-Aarhus, Siv Nam Khang Hoff

2025-02-04T07:55:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Developmental Biology The Unique Growth of the Human Brain

Discover how human brain development sets us apart from other species.

Feline W. Lindhout, Hanna M. Szafranska, Ivan Imaz-Rosshandler

2025-01-31T15:34:57+00:00 ― 4 min read

Evolutionary Biology Essential Genes and Bacterial Adaptation

Study reveals how essential genes influence growth and evolution in bacteria.

Liang Bao, Z. Zhu, A. Ismail

2025-01-30T11:58:27+00:00 ― 9 min read

Evolutionary Biology Addressing Mapping Bias in Genetic Studies

New methods aim to improve accuracy in genetic research by minimizing mapping bias.

Torsten Günther, T. Günther, J. G. Schraiber

2025-01-30T09:12:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Systems Biology The Middle Pleistocene Transition: Climate Change Under the Sea

Discover how ancient climate shifts impacted marine life in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Konstantina Agiadi, Iuliana Vasiliev, Antoine Vite

2025-01-29T11:07:36+00:00 ― 5 min read

Bioinformatics The Hidden World of Quasispecies

Explore the role and significance of quasispecies in viral evolution.

Josep Gregori

2025-01-28T21:19:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

Probability The Game of Survival: Evolutionary Strategies

Discover how survival strategies play out in nature through evolutionary games.

Jonas Köppl, Nicolas Lanchier, Max Mercer

2025-01-28T17:03:10+00:00 ― 7 min read

Evolutionary Biology The Complex Courtship of Sciarid Flies

Discover the quirky mating behaviors of Bradysia coprophila flies.

Christina N Hodson, Robert Baird, Maddy Hodgemen

2025-01-27T12:11:33+00:00 ― 7 min read

Molecular Biology The Secrets of DNA Mutations: Nature's Typos

Discover how mutations shape evolution and their surprising effects on DNA.

James S. Horton, Joshua L. Cherry, Gretel Waugh

2025-01-24T01:22:03+00:00 ― 6 min read