Horses, donkeys and zebras have adaptations that break normal genomic rules

PHYSorg
Mar 31, 2025, 10:43 am240 ptsTop
A genetic mutation in horses that would typically halt protein production has become a molecular asset. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Vanderbilt University have identified a rare instance of genetic recoding that enhances oxygen metabolism and energy production in horses, donkeys, and zebras.

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