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Evolution caught red-handed

Fly Y chromosome stole a gene from elsewhere in insect’s genetic library

fruit fly

SMOKING GUN  A gene on the Y chromosome of Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies was clearly copied from another fly chromosome, researchers report.  

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By Sarah Schwartz

- More than 2 years ago

Researchers have caught fruit fly evolution in flagrante delicto.