
The First Leaf Insect Genome Shows How Nature Builds The Perfect Disguise
Scientists have mapped the complete DNA sequence for a leaf insect for the first time. This genetic blueprint suggests that a specific flexible protein helps these bugs grow their ultra-realistic, leaf-like body parts.
By Mao, Dong, Li, Zhou, Hu, Li, Liu, Zhou, He, Wu, Wan, Gao, Zhao, Nie, Wang, Li

