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Motifs in Wagner’s ‘Ring’ Cycle, and in Our DNA

Motifs in Wagner’s ‘Ring’ Cycle, and in Our DNA | Science News | Scoop.it
A study of recurring DNA snippets in the people of Madagascar calls to mind the phrases that punctuate Wagner’s “Ring” operas.
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'Rules' may govern genome evolution in young plant species

'Rules' may govern genome evolution in young plant species | Science News | Scoop.it

A new study shows a hybrid plant species may experience rapid genome evolution in predictable patterns, meaning evolution repeats itself in populations of independent origin. "Scientists have often wondered if there are 'rules' that govern patterns of evolution, and data for Tragopogon polyploids suggest that such rules may actually operate at the genetic level."

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