Conserved association of Argonaute 1 and 2 proteins with miRNA and siRNA pathways throughout insect evolution, from cockroaches to flies

Conclusions and general significanceThese basic associations are equivalent to those observed in D. melanogaster, implying that they have been evolutionary conserved from at least cockroach to flies, and possibly stem from the last common ancestor of extant insects.
Source: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) Gene Regulatory Mechanisms - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research