This Insect Stole a Protective Gene from Ancient Plants

In the first reported gene transfer from plants to animals, whiteflies likely pilfered a pesticide-blocking gene from plants millions of years ago.

By Nathaniel Scharping
Jan 13, 2022 6:00 PMMar 20, 2023 8:36 PM
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