From hybrids to 'virgin birth,' stick insects reveal stepwise loss of sex

The evolution of sex remains one of biology's greatest puzzles. While sexual reproduction dominates across the animal kingdom ...
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Asexual reproduction can have negative effects on genome evolution in stick insects, study finds

Stick insects that reproduce asexually cannot adapt as quickly in the course of evolution as sexually reproducing species, leading to a decrease in biological diversity, according to new research. An ...
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From mating to replicating: stepwise loss of sex in stick insects

How does evolution move from conventional sexual reproduction to asexuality without males? A new study by researchers from the Universities of Lausanne, Lund and Rostock reveals that this remarkable ...
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Stick Bugs: What to Know

Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests. This ...
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Sex pays off: Asexual reproduction can have negative effects on genome evolution in stick insects

Stick insects that reproduce asexually cannot adapt as quickly in the course of evolution as sexually reproducing species, leading to a decrease in biological diversity / publication in ‘Science ...