Genes lost during the transition from land to water in cetaceans highlight genomic changes associated with aquatic adaptations

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  • Matthias Huelsmann
    Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
  • Nikolai Hecker
    Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
  • Mark S. Springer
    Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA.
  • John Gatesy
    Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA.
  • Virag Sharma
    Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
  • Michael Hiller
    Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, 01307 Dresden, Germany.

Abstract

<jats:p>Several genes lost in the ancestors of whales and dolphins likely contributed to adapting to a fully aquatic environment.</jats:p>

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  • Science Advances

    Science Advances 5 (9), 2019-09-06

    American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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