Evolution of RH genes in hominoids: Characterization of a gorilla RHCE-like gene

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Linked genes on the human RH locus responsible for the expression of rhesus blood group antigens may be derived from a relatively recent duplication event in a common primate ancestor. The characterization of a cDNA encoded by a gorilla RH-like gene is reported.

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Predicting the evolution of human influenza A

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The evolution of th HA1 domain of the H3 haemagglutinin gene from human influenza A virus was studied. Results suggest that monitoring new H3 isolates might help identify the most fit extant viral strains arising during antigenic drift.

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Color vision of the coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) and adaptive evolution of rhodopsin (RH1) and rhodopsin-like (RH2) pigments

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Coelacanth color vision utilises rod-specific RH1 and cone-specific RH2 pigments. Their use and blue-shifted L-max values are explored in the context of adaptive evolution.

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