Friday, 8 December 2017

Worm genomes reveal a link between ourselves and our distant relatives


Decoding two worm genomes provides new insights into genetic similarities between distantly related animal groups

Date:  December 4, 2017
Source:  Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

If you were to visit a marine biology lab at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), you might find strange-looking worms squirming in petri dishes, their elongated bodies expanding and contracting. You may also be surprised to find that you have quite a lot in common with these humble creatures.


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