GENE EVOLUTION

Ever wondered how scientists map out the family tree of genes? It's not as simple as tracing a single line. Genes can duplicate, get lost, or interact in complex ways. Traditional methods have tried to make sense of this by focusing on the simplest explanations. But what if genes don't always play b

Imagine diving a mile and a half under the ocean's surface. You'll find a world as strange as any other planet—volcanic ridges and hot springs, known as hydrothermal vents, that spew warm chemicals. These vents attract all sorts of animals, like tube worms, that have special bacteria to help them su