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Researchers discover a single gene, regucalcin1, that influences visual preference for red wing patterns in Heliconius butterflies. The study reveals how genetic variation affects mate choice and highlights the importance of CRISPR/Cas9 technology in understanding evolutionary mechanisms.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Revealed: A gene underlying visual mating behaviors in Heliconius butterflies American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 21, 2024 · first to report
- How butterflies choose mates: gene controls preferences Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · Mar 21, 2024