Triturus newts reveal a genetic balancing act
Phys.org • 12/9/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Researchers from Leiden have discovered a persistent DNA error in crested and marbled newts that has existed for 25 million years, suggesting an evolutionary "trap." Ph.D. candidate James France has provided new insights into how this anomaly continues to occur despite expectations, according to Phys.org.
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