Heliconius charithonia is one of the species of butterflies whose wing patterns scientists scrutinized to better understand the evolutionary process. This butterfly is wild-type; the genetically ...

Butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species, according to new research. The study, ...

The dainty veins gracing the wings of dragonflies and other insects are like fingerprints: Each wing displays a distinct pattern. A randomized mathematical process may help explain how certain thin ...

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves many genes, the difference between two ...

Two newly published complimentary studies have utilized CRISPR genome editing technology to explore how specific genes affect wing pattern variation in butterflies. By selectively knocking out single ...

Butterflies are admired for their beauty and vibrant color patterns. Biologists are keen on measuring the reflectance of butterfly wings in the visible and ultraviolet (UV) ranges to better appreciate ...

Researchers use genome editing to explore how certain genes influence butterfly wing colors and patterns. Gene association, mapping, and expression studies have helped link the optix gene to pattern ...