SciencePhoto: Hindu ScienceMother's Genes Influence Spiral Direction in Japanese Snails
In 2023, a researcher discovered a unique snail population in northern Japan where both left- and right-handed snails of the same species coexist. Their similar shell appearances suggested interbreeding. This finding offered new insights into how the myosin gene influences the spiral direction of snail shells, highlighting the role of maternal genetics.
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