Genes lost during the transition from land to water in cetaceans highlight genomic changes associated with aquatic adaptations

• DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aaw6671
• Publication Date: 2019-09-25T23:15:28Z
• Authors: Matthias Huelsmann; Nikolai Hecker; Mark S. Springer; John Gatesy; Virag Sharma; Michael Hiller
• Keywords: Cetacea

Several genes lost in the ancestors of whales and dolphins likely contributed to adapting a fully aquatic environment.