Genome Biol November 2018 PMID 30384840

Comparative genomics reveals the distinct evolutionary trajectories of the robust and complex coral lineages.

Hua Ying, Ira Cooke, Susanne Sprungala, Weiwen Wang, David C Hayward, Yurong Tang, Gavin Huttley, Eldon E Ball, Sylvain Forêt, David J Miller

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The overall tone indicates agreement on the importance of understanding coral evolution, exemplified by phrases like 'Finally, some good news about corals,' which conveys positivity, and the sharing of summaries emphasizing the scientific insights. The use of words like 'reveals' and references to genetic analysis highlight the scientific nature of the discussion, although many posts remain surface-level, indicating moderate interest and impact.

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Abstract in brief

Comparative genomics shows that coral lineages have distinct evolutionary paths, with a deep split between the Complexa and Robusta groups supported by genetic analysis.
Despite differences, corals share conserved gene order and well-preserved HOX gene clusters, but they differ in protein domains and stress-related proteins like HSP20, which may influence their stress tolerance.
Unique to robust corals is a complete histidine biosynthesis pathway, an ancestral trait that might affect their nutrition and symbiosis, offering insights into coral biology and their interactions with endosymbionts.]

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Advances in Coral Research and Stress Resilience Insights

Corals might have a fighting chance against bleaching and fuzzy moths arent just sporting their fur because its adorable. Recent research reveals distinct evolutionary paths for coral lineages, highlighting their stress…

SciShow · Nov 9, 2018 265,124 views

Genomic Insights into Coral Evolution and Health Factors

A new research study finds that corals differ in amino acid synthesis abilities. The video explores how these differences relate to coral health and discusses coral taxonomy and evolutionary trajectories based on recent…

TheBioReef · Apr 8, 2019 10,209 views

Sam s'agace

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@astropierre Et leur fourrure, alors ? (la partie qui nous intéresse est en deuxième moitié de la vidéo) https://t.co/NkqWahI6So

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Lisa Jackson

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Finally, Some Good News About Corals | SciShow News https://t.co/1wYoueCtcz via @YouTube

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Ecology&EvolutionANU

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Comparative genomics reveals the distinct evolutionary trajectories of the robust and complex coral lineages. https://t.co/5sQge8yNh6

Feb 6, 2019 · 2,296 followers View post →

Jessica ABMK

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RT @CoralMorph: Comparative genomics reveals the distinct evolutionary trajectories of the robust and complex coral lineages https://t.co/H…

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