Gene ties arthropods together
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Univ of Wisconsin researchers found genetic evidence that crustaceans and insects are more closely related than commonly thought. Expression of the same gene, called Distal-less (Dll), regulates development of both branched limbs, found only in crustaceans, and unbranched limbs in insects.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1995
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Hybrids consummate species invasion
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Biologists studying crayfish populations have found that invading rusty crayfish are mating with native blue crayfish to produce a vigorous hybrid population. The hybrids are fertile and are more competitive than the invading or native species.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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Neuroscience: are pushy axons a key to spinal cord repair?
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Study of the spinal chemistry of the ancient sea lamprey may reveal the secret to its unique ability to regenerate spinal cord injuries. Lamprey neurofilament messenger RNA pushes growing axons forward.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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