AI Identifies Ancient X Chromosome Region That Maintains Mammal Species Boundaries

Researchers have used AI to find a large, highly conserved region on the X chromosome present across mammals, which has helped maintain species boundaries for over 100 million years. The discovery provides insight into the subtle forces that keep closely related animals from interbreeding, protecting genetic diversity. Scientists suggest that the preserved region could have important implications for evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and reproductive medicine.

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