Evolution: The biochemistry of honest sexual signaling

Geoffrey E Hill

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2022.09.001

Evolution: The biochemistry of honest sexual signaling

Curr Biol. 2022 Oct 10;32(19):R1005-R1007. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2022.09.001.

Author

Geoffrey E Hill¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Biological Sciences, 101 Life Sciences Building, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 36220085
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2022.09.001

Abstract

The discovery of a new enzyme required for production of red carotenoid pigments in vertebrates provides insights for how shared biochemical pathways may be the key to understanding honest signaling via plumage coloration.

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MeSH terms

Animals
Carotenoids / metabolism
Feathers*
Pigmentation*

Substances

Carotenoids