This resulted in an elevated mean d N /d S for the chemosensory loci (0.91 vs. 0.12 for the NC gene set; Fig. 2a; Table 2) indicating relaxed purifying and/or increased diversifying selection on chemosensory genes.
This is especially so, since the genes expressed in the final larval stage of chironomids should be particularly prone to increased diversifying selection compared to the rest of the genome, because this is the phase in the life of the midges during which the competition (e.g. for space and food) is potentially most severe among species [ 61].
In a conference call with analysts, Hartford executives said the acquisition would increase and diversify earnings and improve market share.
Mexico, this would increase and diversify proposed solutions to some of the country's growing problems, including violence and unemployment.
But Mr. Domenici said it would help the nation increase and diversify its energy sources, ease a growing dependence on natural gas and improve the aging electrical transmission grid.
While calling for vital additional financial support from public authorities, which have a responsibility in the universities' long-term financial sustainability, universities also need to increase and diversify alternative sources of funding".
Mr. Robertson's promotion was clearly a signal by Mr. Rosenshine, who remains the chairman, and John D. Wren, the chief executive of the BBDO parent, the Omnicom Group, that efforts would increase to diversify the BBDO skill set beyond its mainstay 30-second television commercials replete with music, celebrities and special effects.
This is a difficult question to answer, as many U.S. industries are becoming internationally focused and are looking to increase and diversify their global reach.
It could increase and diversify revenues, keep the forestry-based communities alive, and potentially mitigate climate change by replacing fossil-based fuels or products.
