A Flipped Gene Solves a 100-Year Mystery About Fish That Grow in Two Sizes

For decades, scientists were baffled by why thorny skates in the North Atlantic came in two distinct sizes. Despite extensive research, no genetic explanation was found, until now. A team discovered that a genetic inversion was the key to this mystery, thanks to an unexpected pivot during COVID-19 restrictions. This breakthrough could help conservationists understand […] Read More