Marine Genomics Unit Explores Evolution of the Gut
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A new paper from the Marine Genomics Unit has been published in Nature Communications.
Co-authored by Dr. Kenichi Nakashima, the study looks at the evolution of the vertebrate gut, highlighting the structure of the tunicate Ciona intestinalis Type A as an extant example of transitional forms that evolved between chitin-based barrier defense in invertebrates, and mucous linings seen in vertebrates.
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