Another interesting finding of this study is the identification of a gene “ echolocation ” (RBP-J) showing signs of divergent selection corresponding to the divergence of echolocation in this Thai population . This is the first association of this gene identified with capacities of echolocation . This gene is involved in the formation of hair cells in the cochlea (receptor organ sounds in the inner ear).
Matokeo mengine yaliyopatikana ya kuvutia ya utafiti huu ni utambuzi wa jeni “ echolocation ” (RBP-J) kuonyesha dalili za uteuzi mbali mbali sambamba na muachano wa echolocation katika idadi hii Thai . Hii ni chama ya kwanza ya hii gene kutambuliwa na uwezo wa echolocation . Gene hii ni kushiriki katika malezi ya seli nywele katika cochlea (receptor chombo sauti katika sikio la ndani).