Pseudogenisation of NK3 Homeobox 2 (Nkx3.2) in Monotremes Provides Insight into Unique Gastric Anatomy and Physiology
J. B. Dann, Z. Qu, L. Shearwin-Whyatt, R. van der Ploeg, F. Grutzner
The paper identifies pseudogenisation of Nkx3.2 in monotremes and links it to unique gastric anatomy and physiology, suggesting gene loss influences phenotypic evolution.
bioRxiv · Mar 13, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology