New genes born by accident lead to evolutionary innovation

Novel genes are continuously emerging during evolution, but what drives this process? A new study has found that the fortuitous appearance of certain combinations of elements in the genome can lead to the generation of new genes.

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January 3, 2016 | Categories: Genetics, Health and Medicine | Tags: biochemistry, cell biology, DNA, Genetics, health, medicine, nature, peer reviewed, science | Leave a comment