New protein evolution study reveals potential for groundbreaking genetic advancements
Proteins evolve by forming new domain arrangements, creating molecular diversity and driving changes in organisms. New domains emerge and spread quickly in genomes, often with higher copy numbers than older domains. This rapid spread is likely due to their high adaptability. However, this doesn't fully compensate for the loss of older domains seen in different species. Many new domains are disordered, especially in multi-domain families, which may impact the evolution of genetic material.