phylogenetic analysis
Genomic Study Finds Bird Flu Transmission Between Dairy Cattle, to Other Mammals
With genomic, phylogenetic, and epidemiological clues, researchers identified cow-to-cow transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viruses.
Viral Transmission Study Sees Signs of Extensive Human-to-Animal Spread
Using sequence data, researchers find viruses can jump between humans and animals, and vice versa, with those with broad host ranges more likely to make a swap.
Study Reveals History, Distribution of Plant-Degrading Microbes in the Human Gut
Researchers unearthed cellulose-degrading microbes that have decreased in the human gut with industrialization, but that may offer nutritional benefits.
Tail Loss in Humans, Apes Linked to Transposable Element Impacting Splicing
Investigators found interacting Alu element insertions that influenced TBXT transcription factor splicing, leading to tail loss and higher risk for neural tube defects.
New Primate Genomes Study Deepens Understanding of Humans
Genome sequencing data from 233 primate species provided new insights into human evolution and diseases.