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Fungi and the quest for old polyploids

Posted on 17 Nov, 2016 by Rob Denton

Polyploidy, that curious increase in a species’ number of genomes, is now a well recognized force in the evolutionary history of plants and animals. Those extra genomes are often much more than just extra: having a spare genome or four … Continue reading →

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Haploid-diploidy, a (brief?) history

Posted on 20 Mar, 2015 by Stacy Krueger-Hadfield

Haploid-diploid life cycles are not only good exercise for the brain, but they’re also fantastic study systems to investigate a myriad of questions. Yet, the majority of molecular studies have focused on the diploid-dominated life cycles of animal and plant … Continue reading →

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