In a new Science study, researchers find that some bird species share convergent evolutionary changes in key physiological traits and metabolic genes that enable their high-sugar diets. https://scim.ag/4bgMrpy
scim.agConvergent and lineage-specific genomic changes shape adaptations in sugar-consuming birdsHigh-sugar diets cause human metabolic diseases, yet several bird lineages convergently adapted to feeding on sugar-rich nectar or fruits. We investigated the underlying molecular mechanisms in hummin...
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