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A gene mutation turned these fish into intrepid explorers.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pennisi, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

A study published in Science has found that a specific gene mutation in cichlid fish in Africa's Lake Tanganyika is responsible for their remarkable diversity. The researchers discovered that an ancestral species of cichlid fish had an appetite for exploration, which set the stage for rapid evolution. The study also identified a specific genetic mutation related to this behavior, which affects nerve cell function in the fish's brain. The findings suggest that the link between exploration and rapid evolution could apply to other species as well. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:176871263
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