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Sunday 1 September 2024

Genomic dark matter solves butterfly evolutionary riddle

Researchers have uncovered a surprising genetic mechanism that influences the vibrant and complex patterns on butterfly wings. The team discovered that an RNA molecule, rather than a protein as previously thought, plays a pivotal role in determining the distribution of black pigment on butterfly wings.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240830164205.htm

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