Category: Evolutionary biology
Rapid evolution predicted recovery after drought
Wild plant populations evolve rapidly during drought, and genetic variation at adaptive loci predicts demographic recovery. Study demonstrates evolutionary rescue in natural conditions.
New diatom classification aligns groups with evolutionary history
Phylogenetic classification of Bacillariophyta recognizing 10 classes and 431 genera, revising traditional morphological systems to reflect evolutionary relationships.
Neanderthal and modern human interbreeding was strongly sex biased
Analysis of Neanderthal X chromosomes reveals sex-biased interbreeding with modern humans, showing mating preferences shaped ancient admixture patterns more than migration alone.
