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Centipedes’ genome reveals how life evolved

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London: In a first, scientists have genetically sequenced the genome of the centipede, gaining new insight into how life developed on our planet.

The genetic data reveals how creatures transitioned from their original dwelling-place in the sea to living on land.

“The use of different evolutionary solutions to similar problems shows that myriapods (which include centipedes and millipedes) and insects adapted to dry land,” said professor Ariel Chipman, project leader at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Alexander Silberman Institute of Life Science.

“The centipede and insect genomes shows that they independently evolved different solutions to the same problem shared by all index – that of living in dry air,” he stated.

Centipedes are members of the arthropods, a group with numerous species including insects, spiders and other animals.

The study found that despite being closely related to insects, the centipede lacks the olfactory gene family used by insects to smell the air.

Later, they developed an air-sniffing ability by expanding other gene families not present in insects.

“In addition,” Chipman said, “this specific group of centipedes live underground and have lost their eyes, together with almost all vision genes and genes involved in the body’s internal clock.”

They maintain enhanced sensory capabilities enabling them to recognize their environment and capture prey.

Published in the latest edition of PLOS Biology, the research is a collaborative effort by over 100 scientists from 50 institutions.

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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside

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If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.

The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.

Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.

 

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13 

Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.

If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.

Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)

Features of Apple iPhone 13 

The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.

The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.

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