Parallel Evolution Found To Exist At Protein Level

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ljk — 6/14/2006 1:51:38 PM (archived)

Parallel Evolution Found To Exist At Protein Level

by Staff Writers

Ann Arbor MI (SPX) Jun 14, 2006

Wings, spines, saber-like teeth-nature and the fossil record abound with examples of structures so useful they've evolved independently in a variety of animals. But scientists have debated whether examples of so-called adaptive, parallel evolution also can be found at the level of genes and proteins.

http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Parallel_Evolution_Found_To_Exist_At_Protein_Level.html

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