Structural genomics sheds light on protein functions and remote homologs across the insect tree of life

Key Points

• Protein functions are clarified through structural genomics, enhancing understanding of insect biology.
• Remote homologs were identified across the insect tree, suggesting shared evolutionary ancestries and traits.
• Genomic analysis highlighted phylogenetic relationships among various insect species, enhancing knowledge of evolution.
• These findings may enable deeper insights into evolutionary biology and protein function across diverse insect species.