June 2023 PMID 37262187

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group.

Bao-Lin Zhang, Wu Chen, Zefu Wang, Wei Pang, Meng-Ting Luo, Sheng Wang, Yong Shao, Wen-Qiang He, Yuan Deng, Long Zhou, Jiawei Chen, Min-Min Yang, Yajiang Wu, Lu Wang, Hugo Fernández-Bellon

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Peak: 20 in Jun 2023
across 6 sources since Jun 2023

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Jun 2023 – Dec 2023

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The discussions frequently reference the hybrid origin of macaques and commend the study’s use of genomic data, using words like 'outstanding' and 'fascinating'. Examples include mentions of ancient hybridization events and implications for understanding HIV vulnerability, which highlight both interest and perceived importance. The tone and choice of technical language suggest an engaged audience that recognizes the scientific significance of revealing hybridization in primates.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the significance of the study, with posts calling the findings 'outstanding' or highlighting the importance of hybrid origins in primate evolution.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect a high level of curiosity, especially about how ancient hybridization events shape current macaque species, indicating strong relevance and fascination.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants refer to details like genomic analysis and evolutionary implications, showing they are not just passively acknowledging but actively considering the research's methods and consequences.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts emphasize the novelty of the findings, the overall perception suggests the research has meaningful implications for understanding evolution and possibly disease susceptibility but is not universally seen as groundbreaking for immediate pr

Abstract in brief

  • The study reveals that 12 species of macaques originated from a hybridization event between two ancestral groups around 3.45 to 3.56 million years ago, which is a rare case of hybrid speciation in animals.
  • It found that the X chromosomes and low-recombination regions had equal parental lineage contributions, indicating they maintained the hybrid characteristics effectively, which is important for hybrid species integrity.
  • The research also identified reproduction-related genes that may contribute to the unique sexual traits of macaques and confirmed that all Western macaque species are vulnerable to HIV-1 infection, providing new insights into their evolutionary history.

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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

@ScienceAdvances By comparing reference genomes of 12 macaque species that together cover all the known macaque groups, researchers in @ScienceAdvances have uncovered an ancient hybrid origin of a macaque lineage. https://t.co/qTI6JMQOgD #PrimateGenomes https://t.co/33tMPZYAgv

Jun 6, 2023 · 33 likes · 5 shares · 4,516,703 followers View post →
V. V. Robin
@vvrobin · X

Outstanding paper with genomic data on Macaques https://t.co/ZQYFYRKCh4 So, #WesternGhat Liontailed Macaques silenus are sister to the Pig-tailed Leonina

Jun 6, 2023 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 4,361 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 28 likes · 10 shares · 4,055 followers View post →
Himender Bharti
@adubharti · X

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/ak1xTSUz53

Jun 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,325 followers View post →
MU-Peter Shimon
@mu-peter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Shows that the fascicularis group originated from an ancient hybridization between the sinica and silenus groups ~3.45 to 3.56 million years ago.

Aug 3, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Agustín Fuentes
@Anthrofuentes · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 3, 2023 · 10 shares · 12,850 followers View post →

All mentions

ekokepe
@ekokepe · X

The OTHER Genome Project That’s Transforming Medicine https://t.co/XX4ooifj4j via @YouTube

Dec 8, 2023 · 360 followers View post →
Voltairine
@sorceressofmath · X

https://t.co/a0HRkMrsOT

Dec 7, 2023 · 2,307 followers View post →
RNMehrotra Exec. Dir
@RNMehrotra · X

The OTHER Genome Project That’s Transforming Medicine https://t.co/Gg6uYuhPyb via @YouTube Phew!!! Lot to learn in the world.

Dec 7, 2023 · 230 followers View post →
(Ben) Nii Odartey
@BenjaminOLampt1 · X

The OTHER Genome Project That’s Transforming Medicine https://t.co/87ABahdJkU via @YouTube

Dec 6, 2023 · 983 followers View post →
BravoKitty411
@BravoKitty411 · X

The OTHER Genome Project That’s Transforming Medicine https://t.co/eT52NYmXKF via @YouTube #scishow

Dec 5, 2023 · 34 followers View post →
tumbling tumbleweed
@maggsterini · X

AI used in analysis as well. The OTHER Genome Project That’s Transforming Medicine https://t.co/uy0O9now3O

Dec 5, 2023 · 383 followers View post →
kodiakbear
@kodiakbear1969 · X

SciShow https://t.co/ETDqotutLn

Dec 5, 2023 · 98 followers View post →
MU-Peter Shimon
@mu-peter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Shows that the fascicularis group originated from an ancient hybridization between the sinica and silenus groups ~3.45 to 3.56 million years ago.

Aug 3, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Surendranie Cabral-de Mel
@SurenCabral · X

RT @vvrobin: Outstanding paper with genomic data on Macaques https://t.co/ZQYFYRKCh4 So, #WesternGhat Liontailed Macaques silenus are sis…

Jun 30, 2023 · 4 shares · 536 followers View post →
NaturalHistory_SL
@Lanka_Wildlife · X

RT @vvrobin: Outstanding paper with genomic data on Macaques https://t.co/ZQYFYRKCh4 So, #WesternGhat Liontailed Macaques silenus are sis…

Jun 7, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,243 followers View post →
Sampath Seneviratne
@SampathSenevir9 · X

RT @vvrobin: Outstanding paper with genomic data on Macaques https://t.co/ZQYFYRKCh4 So, #WesternGhat Liontailed Macaques silenus are sis…

Jun 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 388 followers View post →
Rajesh Sanap
@RajeshVS87 · X

RT @vvrobin: Outstanding paper with genomic data on Macaques https://t.co/ZQYFYRKCh4 So, #WesternGhat Liontailed Macaques silenus are sis…

Jun 6, 2023 · 4 shares · 714 followers View post →
womens-rights
@medscicomms1920 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: @ScienceAdvances By comparing reference genomes of 12 macaque species that together cover all the known macaque groups…

Jun 6, 2023 · 5 shares · 310 followers View post →
Marta Vázquez Sellán
@MartaVS1981 · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: @ScienceAdvances By comparing reference genomes of 12 macaque species that together cover all the known macaque groups…

Jun 6, 2023 · 5 shares · 902 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

@ScienceAdvances By comparing reference genomes of 12 macaque species that together cover all the known macaque groups, researchers in @ScienceAdvances have uncovered an ancient hybrid origin of a macaque lineage. https://t.co/qTI6JMQOgD #PrimateGenomes https://t.co/33tMPZYAgv

Jun 6, 2023 · 33 likes · 5 shares · 4,516,703 followers View post →
V. V. Robin
@vvrobin · X

Outstanding paper with genomic data on Macaques https://t.co/ZQYFYRKCh4 So, #WesternGhat Liontailed Macaques silenus are sister to the Pig-tailed Leonina

Jun 6, 2023 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 4,361 followers View post →
Agustín Fuentes
@Anthrofuentes · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 3, 2023 · 10 shares · 12,850 followers View post →
Abhishek Timothy
@abhitims · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 3, 2023 · 10 shares · 673 followers View post →
Himender Bharti
@adubharti · X

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/ak1xTSUz53

Jun 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,325 followers View post →
Angie Achorn
@angachorn · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,205 followers View post →
Seema Trivedi
@seematrivedy · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 10 shares · 210 followers View post →
Jen-Pan Huang 黃仁磐
@airbugshuang · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 10 shares · 513 followers View post →
salazar.camilo
@salazarbiol · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 10 shares · 861 followers View post →
Miguel Angel Contreras Sieck
@MiguelSieck · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,571 followers View post →
Erik Svensson
@EvolOdonata · X

RT @Jente_O: Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 10 shares · 7,902 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group | Science Advances https://t.co/TNY2m3i447

Jun 2, 2023 · 28 likes · 10 shares · 4,055 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group https://t.co/7L2mfCDPSi

Jun 2, 2023 · 2,569 followers View post →
PrimateDNA Papers
@PrimateDNA_Lit · X

Comparative genomics reveals the hybrid origin of a macaque group https://t.co/Q5RDgoaSVc

Jun 2, 2023 · 53 followers View post →