Scientists find hidden “highways” guiding animal evolution

A comprehensive study of animal genomes reveals that chromosomes evolve along specific, irreversible "evolutionary highways," challenging the notion of random genetic changes. This insight could have significant implications for understanding biodiversity and guiding conservation efforts.

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