How did whales, once no bigger than seals, evolve to become the largest animals on Earth? Brazilian biologist Mariana Neves believes the answer might be found in whales’ DNA. In January 2023, Neves and her colleagues ______ a study showing changes over time in four whale genes associated with body size.

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