Distant Relations (IMAGE)

Brown University

Distant Relations

Caption

New research shows genes can travel from plant to plant between distant cousins, not just from one generation to the next. This “short cut" could be a mechanism for rapid evolution.

Credit

Les Watson and Wikipedia Commons

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.