University of Chicago: Secrets of the Butterfly 'Supergene' That Controls Wing Colors and Patterns
November 01, 2025
November 01, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
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Secrets of the butterfly 'supergene' that controls wing colors and patterns
Research from UChicago dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect themselves from predators
By Matt Wood
Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves f . . .
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Secrets of the butterfly 'supergene' that controls wing colors and patterns
Research from UChicago dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect themselves from predators
By Matt Wood
Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves f . . .