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. 2023 Sep 25;33(18):R953-R955.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.08.036.

Evolution: Out of the shadows and into the light

Johanna E Kowalko  1
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Evolution: Out of the shadows and into the light

Johanna E Kowalko. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

While many species are active during specific time periods throughout the day, there is significant variation across species in preferred daily temporal niche. A new study investigates the molecular changes that occurred in a mammal that has evolved diurnality.

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Declaration of interests The author declares no competing interests.

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  • The genomic basis of temporal niche evolution in a diurnal rodent.
    Richardson R, Feigin CY, Bano-Otalora B, Johnson MR, Allen AE, Park J, McDowell RJ, Mereby SA, Lin IH, Lucas RJ, Mallarino R. Richardson R, et al. Curr Biol. 2023 Aug 7;33(15):3289-3298.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.06.068. Epub 2023 Jul 21. Curr Biol. 2023. PMID: 37480852 Free PMC article.

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