Dr. Marcotte and hiscolleagues at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered hundreds of genes involved in human disorders by looking at distantly related species.
They have found genes associated with deafness in plants, for example, and genes associated with breast cancer in nematode worms.
We share many similar genes and gene clusters with a diverse array of plants and animals. This takes evolution and homology to new territory.
"To their surprise, the scientists discovered 48 modules shared by plants and people. “There was a lot of screaming in the halls for that one,” Dr. Marcotte said."
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