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• Genomic Study of Galápagos Giant Daisies Reveals Parallel Evolution Through Distinct Genetic Pathways

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Natural Sciences

  Researchers have mapped the genomes of the Scalesia plant group, discovering that lobed leaves evolved multiple times using different genes within the same biological system. This...

• Female Aggression Identified as Primary Driver of Speciation in Bahamas Mosquitofish; Resistance to "Foreign" Males Prevents Interbreeding Across Predator Zones

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Research

  A study by North Carolina State University and Lund University researchers has revealed that female resistance—not just selective choice—is a critical engine of biodiversity. By an...

• Genomic Analysis Redefines Borneo’s Fanged Frogs and Navigates the Messy Gray Zone of Speciation

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Research

  A large scale genomic study of Bornean fanged frogs has identified six to seven distinct species, challenging earlier estimates of eighteen cryptic lineages. By analyzing over 13,0...