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science11 days ago•4 min saved

Unique Moss Helps Forensic Experts Solve Crimes

Scientists have discovered that mosses and bryophytes can serve as unique forensic clues, acting like fingerprints to help solve crimes, with documented cases dating back to 1929, including a notable case in Michigan where moss helped locate a buried body.

via Good News Network|

#botanical-evidence #bryophytes #crime-solving

science3 months ago•67 min saved

Bryophytes Exhibit Greater Gene Diversity Than Vascular Plants

Bryophytes possess a larger and more diverse gene family space than vascular plants, driven by extensive gene formation, horizontal gene transfer, and de novo gene origination, which likely contributed to their ecological adaptability and long-term survival on land.

via Nature|

#bryophytes #de-novo-genes #gene-families