A Recent Whole-Genome Duplication Divides Populations of a Globally Distributed Microsporidian

This study reveals ongoing dramatic reorganization of genome structure and the evolution of new gene functions in modern microsporidians despite extensive genomic streamlining in their common ancestor.

Source: Molecular Biology and Evolution - July 17, 2016 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Williams, T. A., Nakjang, S., Campbell, S. E., Freeman, M. A., Eydal, M., Moore, K., Hirt, R. P., Embley, T. M., Williams, B. A. P. Tags: Discoveries Source Type: research