Butterfly wing patterns emerge from ancient 'junk' DNA

Butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species, according to new research.

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Scientists edit butterfly wing spots and stripes

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Butterfly Wing Patterns Emerge From Non-Coding DNA

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Butterfly wing patterns emerge from ancient 'junk' DNA

PDF) Diversity and Evolution of Butterfly Wing Patterns: An

Patchwork of Wnt signaling ligands and receptors pattern the wings

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