Kira Delmore

Songbirds’ epic migrations connected to a small cluster of genes

Songbirds’ epic migrations connected to a small cluster of genes

Scientists from the University of British Columbia have shown that there is a genetic basis to the migratory routes flown by songbirds, and have narrowed in on a relatively small cluster of genes that may govern the behaviour.

Jul 28, 2016

Mixed genes mix up the migrations of hybrid birds

Mixed genes mix up the migrations of hybrid birds

Mixed genes appear to drive hybrid birds to select more difficult routes than their parent species, according to new research from UBC zoologists.

Jul 22, 2014