species

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The species used, Drosophila melanogaster, is widely used in behavioral research because its genetic makeup and neural systems share important similarities with humans, Han explained.

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"And our specimen is also a juvenile or 'baby', so it's perfect for our dinosaur species name to honor Dooly."

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Researchers have uncovered a powerful genetic mechanism that may help explain how some species evolve with surprising speed.

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These cans contained fillets from four species collected over a 42-year span in the Gulf of Alaska and Bristol Bay.

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Collecting suitable samples is also difficult, since fresh DNA is needed and many species live in remote or hard-to-reach habitats.

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