No Experimental Evidence For Yawn Contagion In Galahs (Eolophus Roseicapilla) by Jonas C. P. van Oosten, Lisa-Claire Vanhooland, Tom S. Roth, Andrew C. Gallup, Jorg J. M. Massen

“…Although more work is needed, these combined results therefore underline earlier findings of convergent evolution of contagious yawning in mammals and birds, yet suggest that it happened in very restrictive lineages only. …”
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Genotyping of genetically monomorphic bacteria: DNA sequencing in Mycobacterium tuberculosis highlights the limitations of current methodologies. by Iñaki Comas, Susanne Homolka, Stefan Niemann, Sebastien Gagneux

“…The DNA sequence data showed virtually no homoplasy, but the opposite was true for spoligotyping and MIRU-VNTR, which was consistent with high rates of convergent evolution and the low statistical support obtained for phylogenetic groupings defined by these markers. …”
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Genomic Characterization of Linezolid-Resistant <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Harboring <i>cfr</i> Variants by Aikaterini Panou, Andigoni Malousi, Melina Kachrimanidou

“…Furthermore, the co-occurrence of <i>cfr</i> with additional AMR genes conferred resistance to macrolides (erythromycin, azithromycin) and tetracyclines, indicating a convergent evolution toward multidrug resistance. These findings underscore the interplay between <i>cfr</i> mutations, hypervirulent ribotypes, and AMR dissemination, necessitating enhanced surveillance to mitigate the spread of resistant <i>C. difficile</i> lineages.…”
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Structural basis of transfer RNA processing by bacterial minimal RNase P by Takamasa Teramoto, Takeshi Koyasu, Takashi Yokogawa, Naruhiko Adachi, Kouta Mayanagi, Takahiro Nakamura, Toshiya Senda, Yoshimitsu Kakuta

“…Here, we present cryogenic electron microscopy structures of HARP dodecamers complexed with five pre-tRNAs, and we show that HARP oligomerization enables specific recognition of the invariant distance between the acceptor stem 5′-end and the TψC-loop, functioning as a molecular ruler—a feature representing convergent evolution among RNase P enzymes. The HARP dodecamer uses only five active sites for 5′-leader cleavage, while we identify a 3′-trailer cleavage activity in the remaining seven sites. …”
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A secreted helminth microRNA suppresses gastrointestinal cell differentiation required for innate immunity by Matias G. Perez, Victoria Gillan, William M. Anderson, François Gerbe, Fabien Herbert, Tom N. McNeilly, Rick M. Maizels, Philippe Jay, Eileen Devaney, Collette Britton

“…Nematode miR-5352 shows seed sequence conservation with mammalian miR-92a family members, indicating that through convergent evolution, GI nematodes exploit a host miRNA regulatory network to suppress host innate responses, promote tissue regeneration and establish a favourable environment for chronic infection.…”
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Deep evolutionary comparison of gene expression identifies parallel recruitment of trans-factors in two independent origins of C4 photosynthesis. by Sylvain Aubry, Steven Kelly, Britta M C Kümpers, Richard D Smith-Unna, Julian M Hibberd

“…With at least 60 independent origins spanning monocotyledons and dicotyledons, the C4 photosynthetic pathway represents one of the most remarkable examples of convergent evolution. The recurrent evolution of this highly complex trait involving alterations to leaf anatomy, cell biology and biochemistry allows an increase in productivity by ∼ 50% in tropical and subtropical areas. …”
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Structural analysis of an Asterias rubens peptide indicates the presence of a disulfide‐directed β‐hairpin fold by Rozita Takjoo, David T. Wilson, Justine Le Quilliec, Casey A. Schmidt, Guangzu Zhao, Michael J. Liddell, Naeem Y. Shaikh, Kartik Sunagar, Alex Loukas, Michael J. Smout, Norelle L. Daly

“…The DDH motif was originally thought to be restricted to arachnids, but our study suggests that as a result of convergent evolution it could also have originated in sea stars. …”
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Different Species of Bats: Genomics, Transcriptome, and Immune Repertoire by Huifang Wang, Hao Zhou, Xinsheng Yao

“…Notably, echolocating bats exhibited convergent evolution in auditory genes (SLC26A5 and FOXP2), while fruit-eating bats displayed a degeneration of vision-associated genes (RHO), reflecting trade-offs between sensory specialization and ecological demands. (2) The annotation of the V (variable), D (diversity), J (joining), and C (constant) gene families in the TR and IG loci of 12 species from five families, with a focus on a comparative analysis of the differences in TR and IG genes and CDR3 repertoires between different bats and between bats and other mammals, provides us with a deeper understanding of the development and function of the immune system in organisms. …”
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Chromosome-level genome of Neodon fuscus sheds light on the evolution and plateau adaptation of N. fuscus and Neodon by Peng Yang, Jiapeng Qu, Yingxu Wang, Zhongshi Xu, Tuo Feng, Gang Chang, Lulu Xu, Rong Dong, Da Mi, Yandong Ren, Gang Li, Ting Sun

“…Additionally, we found that genes (Nrp2, Vav3, Cat and Adam8) associated with oxidative stress and cardiovascular regulation seem to have experienced convergent evolution among plateau species. Notably, we identified a Neodon-specific 24 bp deletion in Map3k6, which may regulate angiogenesis, aiding Neodon species adapt to hypoxic environments. …”
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Unlocking species identity: geometric morphometrics of head and thorax shapes in invasive and non-invasive quarantine-significant thrips (Thysanoptera: Terebrantia) by Allan H. Smith-Pardo, Laura M. Pérez, Hugo A. Benítez, Hugo A. Benítez, Hugo A. Benítez, Hugo A. Benítez

“…., T. hawaiiensis and related species examined in this study), and taxa exhibiting morphological similarity due to convergent evolution associated with shared ecological niches.…”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of the Class III Peroxidase Gene Family in <i>Physcomitrium patens</i> and a Search for Clues to Ancient Class III Peroxidase Functions by Vincent P. M. Aparato, Fazle Rabbi, Taylor Madarash, Wyllie A. Brisbourne, Elizabeth I. Barker, Dae-Yeon Suh

“…Functional clustering was not observed, suggesting convergent evolution of specific PRX functions (e.g., lignification) in different plant lineages. …”
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Large-scale metagenomic assembly provide new insights into the genetic evolution of gut microbiomes in plateau ungulates by Bo Xu, Pengfei Song, Feng Jiang, Zhenyuan Cai, Haifeng Gu, Hongmei Gao, Bin Li, Chengbo Liang, Wen Qin, Jingjie Zhang, Jingyan Yan, Daoxin Liu, Guo Sun, Tongzuo Zhang

“…Our study revealed the convergent evolution of high relative abundances of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) in the gut microbiomes of plateau-dwelling ungulates. …”
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Industry 6.0: methodology, tools, practice by Babkin Aleksandr, Liberman Irina, Klachek Pavel, Shkarupeta Elena

“…By analogy with genetic algorithms (where inheritance, mutation, selection, crossing over, etc. are used), the methodology and technology of DNA engineering of cybersocial metaecosystems include approaches of genetic engineering in an expanded synergetic, interdisciplinary format, which allows using the principles of convergent evolution and NBIC convergence. The toolkit for implementing Industry 6.0 includes the development of a periodic table of system-target elements of the polysystem tetrad of cybersocial metaecosystems (PTSTE-PTCM) (by analogy with the periodic table of chemical elements), generalized versions of polysystem proteins, amino acids and codons, as well as a cognitive genetic model of the polysystem genome in the form of a heterogeneous gene-neural network. …”
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A complex phylogeny of lineage plasticity in metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer by Jones T. Nauseef, Timothy R. Chu, William F. Hooper, Alicia Alonso, Ali Oku, Heather Geiger, Zoe R. Goldstein, Minita Shah, Michael Sigouros, Jyothi Manohar, Zoe Steinsnyder, Lara Winterkorn, Brian D. Robinson, Andrea Sboner, Himisha Beltran, Olivier Elemento, Iman Hajirasouliha, Marcin Imielinski, David M. Nanus, Scott T. Tagawa, Nicolas Robine, Juan Miguel Mosquera

“…Using whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing from 17 samples collected over >6 years, we established the clonal relationship of all samples, defined shared complex structural variants, and demonstrated both divergent and convergent evolution at AR. Squamous CRPC-associated circulating tumor DNA was identified at clinical progression prior to biopsy detection of any squamous differentiation. …”
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of lizards: a first comprehensive characterization of beta-defensins, ovo-defensins and cathelicidins from Podarcis lilfordi and closely related Lacer... by Katherin Otalora, Jessica Gómez-Garrido, Laura Baldo

“…Despite this high level of intra-genomic diversity, we also identified multiple instances in which different species from distantly related Squamata families (Lacertidae, Varanidae and Dactyloidae) share identical or nearly identical peptides, suggesting convergent evolution. Conclusions Overall, our findings support a remarkable diversity of AMPs in lizards, driven by an ongoing process of gene expansion, primarily via duplication in tandem, and rapid diversification. …”
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The behavioural ecology of hominin locomotion: what can we learn from landscapes of fear and primate terrestriality? by Philippa Hammond, René Bobe, René Bobe, René Bobe, Susana Carvalho, Susana Carvalho, Susana Carvalho

“…Combining fossil and palaeoecological evidence with insights from behavioural ecology facilitates new interpretations of evolutionary pathways and highlights the importance of considering convergent evolution in the emergence of locomotor traits and characteristics. …”
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Novel lineages of bacteria with reduced genomes from the gut of farm animals by Shahjahon Begmatov, Alexey V. Beletsky, Andrey V. Mardanov, Anastasia P. Lukina, Liubov B. Glukhova, Olga V. Karnachuk, Nikolai V. Ravin

“…This study shows that genome reduction with metabolic specialization and adaptation to a partner-dependent lifestyle occurred through convergent evolution in several phylogenetically distant lineages of gut microbiota.…”
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Identification and characterization of archaeal pseudomurein biosynthesis genes through pangenomics by Valérian Lupo, Célyne Roomans, Edmée Royen, Loïc Ongena, Olivier Jacquemin, Coralie Mullender, Frédéric Kerff, Denis Baurain

“…This discovery challenges the conventional view of the cell-wall architecture in the last archaeal common ancestor and shows that the distinction between “common origin” and “convergent evolution” can be blurred in some cases.…”
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Rsp5-mediated ubiquitination of a functional analog of the Rim8 arrestin facilitates Rim pathway activation in Cryptococcus neoformans by Lukas M. du Plooy, Corinna Probst, Matthew E. Capobianco, Charles Giamberardino, Claudia A. Petrucco, J. Andrew Alspaugh

“…There is evidence for convergent evolution in this pathway between ascomycetes and basidiomycetes, evident through the functionally converged, but sequence-dissimilar, sensing proteins found in these two fungal groups. …”
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Characteristics of Neisseria meningitidis isolated from patients with urogenital infection in a region of China by Qinghui Xie, Yang Yang, Wenwen Xu, Dandan Yang, Jingrui Li, Yijie Tang, Lingyun Shen, Fangyuan Yu, Wenhao Weng, Fuquan Long, Qingqiong Luo

“…Conclusions These findings collectively demonstrate the convergent evolution of urogenital tropism, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) emergence, and metabolic adaptation to genitourinary microenvironments, underscoring the threat of genitourinary Nm infections. …”
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