Some genes 'foreign' in origin and not from our ancestors
- Thu 12 Mar 2015 04:33:PM
Many animals, including humans, acquired essential 'foreign' genes from microorganisms co-habiting their environment in ancient times, according to new research. The study challenges conventional views that animal evolution relies solely on genes passed down through ancestral lines, suggesting that, at least in some lineages, the process is still ongoing.
Source: Some genes 'foreign' in origin and not from our ancestors
Source: Some genes 'foreign' in origin and not from our ancestors