Scientists have discovered how female Diadem butterflies have evolved to look like African Queen butterflies to repel predators. African Queens are toxic, making them poor… Read More »Diadem butterflies mimic African Queens through “adaptive atacism,” study finds
Genetic variation is a fundamental concept in biology that refers to the diversity of genetic material within a population. It is a crucial aspect of… Read More »What is genetic variation?
Extrachromosomal DNA refers to genetic material that exists outside the chromosomes within a cell. While the majority of an organism’s genetic information is typically organized… Read More »Extrachromosomal DNA
Genetic studies play a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of human origins, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary journey of Homo sapiens. By analyzing… Read More »How do genetic studies contribute to our understanding of human origins?
For more than 20 years, a research team at Lund University in Sweden has studied the common bluetail damselfly. Females occur in three different color… Read More »Evolutionary origins of colorful damselfly’s female color variation unraveled
New research suggests that it is now possible to sequence human DNA from minimal environmental sources such as water, sand, and air. This groundbreaking discovery… Read More »New method for extracting human DNA from the environment