As more complete genomes are sequenced, phylogenetic analysis is entering a new era—
that of phylogenomics. One branch of this expanding field aims to reconstruct the …

▪ Abstract Mammals are exposed to a diverse array of parasites and infectious diseases,
many of which affect host survival and reproduction. Species that live in dense populations …

Molecular phylogenetic studies have resolved placental mammals into four major groups,
but have not established the full hierarchy of interordinal relationships, including the position …

The long-awaited revision of the industry standard on phylogenetics Since the publication of
the first edition of this landmark volume more than twenty-five years ago, phylogenetic …

Background Development of phylogenetic methods that do not rely on fossils for the study of
evolutionary processes through time have revolutionized the field of evolutionary biology …

Uricase is an enzyme involved in purine catabolism and is found in all three domains of life.
Curiously, uricase is not functional in some organisms despite its role in converting highly …

One of the most brilliant scientists of our age gives us his definitive work: a synthesis of his
comprehensive vision of life. THE ANCESTOR'S TALE is a pilgrimage back through time; a …

Following our traditional concept of Mammalia, and thus including a number of forms known
only by fossils of the Mesozoic, the earliest mammals are from the Late Triassic, a bit over …

Schools are a central interface between evolution and culture. They are the contexts in
which children learn the evolutionarily novel abilities and knowledge needed to function as …

The problem of missing data is often considered to be the most important obstacle in
reconstructing the phylogeny of fossil taxa and in combining data from diverse characters …