<i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> (IMAGE) Uppsala University Caption Seed beetles of the species Callosobruchus maculatus. Contrary to common belief, mitochondrial genes seem to matter for how well individuals survive and reproduce. These new results are reported by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, who studied the genes of a common beetle species. Credit Göran Arnqvist 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.