GENOMIC DIVERSITY

In the hot, bubbling waters of Yellowstone, something unexpected is happening. Bacteria, usually known for sticking to their own kind, are mixing it up. This isn't just a one-time thing. It's been going on for thousands of years. Scientists looked at over 300 single-cell genomes of these bacteria. T

Cnidarians fascinate scientists. That’s because these creatures—including sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish—offer valuable insights into the evolution of life. Cnidarians have a lot in common with bilaterians—the animals with mirror-image left and right sides. They diverged from other animals hun