Tue Jan 28 16:35:51 UTC 2025: ## Indian Scientists Decode Squid’s Genetic Code, Revealing Evolutionary Links
**KOCHI, INDIA (January 29, 2025)** – Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi have successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of the Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii). The breakthrough, led by principal scientist Sandhya Sukumaran, reveals surprising genetic similarities between the squid and higher vertebrates, including fish and humans, suggesting significant evolutionary connections. The study, detailed in a recent CMFRI communication, analyzed the species’ gene expression profiles to uncover these previously unknown relationships. This research promises to further our understanding of marine life evolution and genetics.
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