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By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Policies You may unsubscribe at any time. A team of Spanish scientists analyzed more than 20 species, including humans, sharks, mayflies, centipedes, and octopuses. They found that over 7,000 groups of genes can be directly linked to the ancient ancestor shared by all bilaterians. 700 million years ago, the last common ancestor of animals, including mammals, insects, and reptiles, crawled along the sea floor. Due to copy-paste errors during evolution, its legacy persists.Our daily news digest will keep you up to date with engineering, science and technology news, Monday to Saturday.
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