Directional selection is not a necessary requirement for functional divergence to occur in the evolution of gene families, as a new function for a gene can arise through neutral processes via genetic co-option [ 30].
Dr. Horvitz's team has found a new function for cells known as phagocytes that engulf foreign agents.
Mr. Jacobs saw a new function for the pop-over apron, as a kind of chic tunic with a sash belt.
We suggest new parameter values and even a new function for the temperature limitation of photosynthesis.
Based on experimental observations, a new function for estimating geotechnical property ratios was proposed and then proved to be effective.
A new function for MF-1 was defined to achieve accurate control of superheat in the expansion valve.
Now researchers have come up with a possible new function for the material: It may have prevented the animals' blood from turning to acid.
Based on the total number of pixels contained in each sub-histogram, the new partitions are obtained from the dynamic ranges by the new function for resizing.
With this new function for laser profile adjustment, an almost round laser profile at the waist point in the accelerator environment was successfully achieved.
The use of coiled coils to mediate the binding of non-native proteins represents a novel strategy in chaperone design and a new function for coiled coils.
The idea is that when genes are accidentally copied twice, the "extra" copies can take on a new function, for instance by turning on at a different time in development or in a different tissue.
