Exploring the Evolutionary History of Detoxifying Enzymes
Scientists have recently made a major breakthrough in understanding the evolutionary history of a group of enzymes that help us detoxify dangerous compounds in the environment. Using a combination of computational and experimental techniques, researchers have been able to reconstruct the evolutionary history of the enzymes, known as NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductases (NQR). This discovery could have major implications for our understanding of how living organisms adapt to environmental changes and could help us develop better strategies for dealing with environmental pollutants.
source: Phys.org