Evolutionary BiologybioRxivPreprint
Gene Novelties in Amphioxus Illuminate the Early Evolution of Cephalochordates
Q. Xiong, K. Y. Yang, X. Zeng…·S. K.-W. Tsui
This study identifies gene novelties in Amphioxus genomes that contribute to adaptive traits like immunity, glycolysis, and calcium regulation, offering insights into early deuterostome evolution.
DOI 10.1101/2022.05.18.492404