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Jumping genes linked to ant explosion after dinosaur-killing asteroid
Findings show correlation between jumping gene activity and ant species richness
2 Oct 27 9:47 PM · 11d ago · 7 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 2 of 2
Analysis of ant lineages reveals that those containing the greatest numbers of jumping genes tend to have the most species today. The timing of these genetic surges directly preceded the major diversification events that produced modern ant diversity.
Dr. Lukas Schrader Study lead, Institute for Evolution and BiodiversityInternational research team Researchers
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first by Science Daily, 11d ago · also Mirage News, Inshorts, Gizmodo, 107.5 Kool FM, The Times of India
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- The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago may have also set the stage for ants to co The Times of India · 10d ago
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