Reprint

The Stability and Evolution of Genes and Genomes

Edited by
January 2024
234 pages
  • ISBN978-3-0365-9803-1 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-0365-9802-4 (PDF)

This book is a reprint of the Special Issue The Stability and Evolution of Genes and Genomes that was published in

Biology & Life Sciences
Summary

This reprint focuses on recent developments in the field of gene and genome evolution and stabilization of the genetic information. In recent years, the field of molecular evolution has undergone a profound transformation thanks to the remarkable progress made in molecular biology and sequencing technologies, combined with the unprecedented availability of powerful bioinformatic resources. This methodological renaissance has ignited a monumental expansion of our knowledge concerning the intricate processes governing the evolution, adaptation, and the simultaneous resilience against new changes in genes and genomes.Containing meticulous research and cutting-edge insights, this reprint transcends the boundaries of traditional genetic studies. It navigates the uncharted territory of how genes and genomes evolve, adapt, and ingeniously resist the ever-evolving forces of mutation and environmental pressure.What sets this publication apart is its unwavering commitment to diversity. The exciting studies within this reprint encompass a vast spectrum of organisms, offering an invaluable opportunity to grasp the nuanced workings of natural selection in diverse ecological contexts. Whether you are intrigued by the microscopic world of single-celled organisms or fascinated by the complex dynamics of multicellular life forms, this reprint provides a window into the elegant interplay between genes, genomes, and their ever-changing environments.

Format
  • Hardback
License
© 2022 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
oxidative phosphorylation; positive selection; fig wasps; histone gene; GC content; Drosophila; codon usage; size effect; asymmetric evolution; codon usage; de novo protein creation; modular evolution; multivariate statistics; negative selection: phylogenetic distribution; positive selection; prediction methods; sequence-composition features; symmetric evolution; virus evolution; banding; chromosome painting; fluorescent in situ hybridization; karyotype; molecular cytogenetics; painting probes; type locality; behavioral plasticity; communication; culture; Drosophila; fitness; herbivores; oviposition site selection; natural selection; mtDNA depletion syndromes; diseases associated with mtDNA deletions; yeast model; MPV17/SYM1; MRM2/MRM2; OPA1/MGM1; POLG/MIP1; RRM2B/RNR2; SLC25A4 (ANT1)/AAC2; drug repurposing; ribosomal protein; Rpl22; Drosophila; DNA–protein interaction; transposable elements; heterochromatin; Doc5/Porto1; ribosomal protein; Rpl22; Drosophila; DNA-protein interaction; transposable elements; histone 1-like; bacterial evolution; cell-wall; outer membrane (OM); Bayesian inference (BI); phylogenomics; comparative genomics; ancestral traits; telomere length; stable coronary heart disease; people; adults; coronary atherosclerosis; acute coronary syndrome; acute myocardial infarction; early vascular aging; molecular predictors; olfactory communication; desaturase; reductase; odorant receptor; odorant binding protein; chemosensory protein; PBAN; phylogeny; transposable elements; P-elements; constitutive heterochromatin; position effect variegation (PEV); Drosophila melanogaster; n/a