@AncestralState @realBenJen In animals, there best described are 1) two rounds in vertebrates (2R) with more afterwards in teleosts, and 2) a recently discovered in chelicerates (independently in horseshoe crabs and arachnopulmonates) https://t.co/gij1T4RsYL https://t.co/doRGgH7zYF https://t.co/4WGfTpdUUk
The house spider genome reveals an ancient whole-genome duplication during arachnid evolution.
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The discussions reflect a positive reception, with comments that recognize the research's importance by referencing concepts such as gene duplication in arachnids and comparing them to vertebrates. Phrases like 'something for science' and referencing known evolutionary processes demonstrate interest and acknowledgment of the research's significance.
Most comments acknowledge the significance of discovering an ancient genome duplication, suggesting general agreement with the importance of the findings.
Discussions indicate high curiosity and engagement with the topic, as posters express interest in arachnid evolution and gene duplication.
Participants actively relate the findings to broader concepts like animal and vertebrate evolution, showing moderate depth in their engagement.
The topic is seen as noteworthy for understanding evolutionary history, implying a moderate but meaningful impact on scientific discussions.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates gene duplication in chelicerates, particularly focusing on the common house spider and its evolutionary implications.
- Researchers sequenced the spider's genome and discovered significant duplications of genes, including Hox genes, indicating an ancient whole genome duplication event in spiders.
- The findings suggest that spiders and scorpions share a common polyploid ancestor from over 450 million years ago, offering new insights into their evolutionary diversity and adaptations compared to vertebrates.
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The house spider genome reveals an ancient whole-genome duplication during arachnid evolution https://t.co/kimCvz8ppm
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Insights into Spider Evolution from a 305-Million-Year-Old Fossil
A new fossil, Idmonarachne brasierigen, from the Late Carboniferous period sheds light on spider evolution. This well-preserved specimen shows spider-like traits but lacks spinnerets, indicating that silk production may…
Genome Duplication in the House Spider Revealed by Sequencing
The study investigates gene duplication in chelicerates, particularly focusing on the common house spider and its evolutionary implications. Researchers sequenced the spider's genome and discovered significant…
https://t.co/Ykzysgc1aU
The house spider genome reveals an ancient whole-genome duplication during arachnid evolution https://t.co/kimCvz8ppm
@AncestralState @realBenJen In animals, there best described are 1) two rounds in vertebrates (2R) with more afterwards in teleosts, and 2) a recently discovered in chelicerates (independently in horseshoe crabs and arachnopulmonates) https://t.co/gij1T4RsYL https://t.co/doRGgH7zYF https://t.co/4WGfTpdUUk
Something for #sciencetwitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWLCRXQfVEo
The house spider genome reveals an ancient whole-genome duplication during arachnid evolution https://bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12915-017-0399-x #
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