Study shows new global evidence of the role of humans, urbanization in rapid evolution

(University of Washington) A new study led by the University of Washington that examines 1,600 global instances of phenotypic change -- alterations to species' observable traits such as size, development or behavior -- shows more clearly than ever that urbanization is affecting the genetic makeup of species that are crucial to ecosystem health and success.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news