Publications by authors named "Moises Bernabeu"
A recent study questioned the use of branch length methods to assess the relative timing of horizontal gene transfers because of the effects of so-called "ghost" lineages. This Formal Comment discusses key considerations regarding the potential effect of missing lineages when assessing relative timing of evolutionary events.
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- The study focuses on the molecular evolution of the RuBisCO enzyme's large subunit in early diverging land plants, highlighting the impact of environmental challenges, like irregular water availability, on its adaptation and efficiency in photosynthesis.
- Researchers analyzed amino acid changes in a specific group of Bryophyta (Orthotrichaceae) using various evolutionary tests to understand how these changes relate to natural selection.
- Findings revealed 39 variable amino acid sites linked to important functional interactions, with 10 sites showing evidence of positive selection; this suggests convergent evolution rather than lineage-specific changes, indicating a repeated optimization of RuBisCO activity across different species.