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Neofunctionalization of young duplicate genes in Drosophila

Gene duplication is a key source of genetic innovation that plays a role in the evolution of phenotypic complexity. Although several evolutionary processes can result in the long-term retention of ...
JSTOR Daily

Evidence That Strong Positive Selection Drives Neofunctionalization in the Tandemly Duplicated Polyhomeotic Genes in Drosophila

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The polyhomeotic (ph) locus in Drosophila melanogaster consists of the two tandemly duplicated genes ph-d (distal) and ph-p (proximal). They ...
Purdue University

Evolution proteomics approach opens view into how new gene functions arise

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The creation of genes with new functions is a major driver of developmental innovation in all living organisms. How these genes acquire new functions over evolutionary time ...
Nature

Diatom heterotrophy on brown algal polysaccharides emerged through horizontal gene transfer, gene duplication, and neofunctionalization.

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...