Genomic phylostratigraphy

Genomic phylostratigraphy is a statistical approach for reconstruction of macroevolutionary trends based on the principle of founder gene formation and punctuated emergence of protein families.

References

* Domazet-Lošo T, Brajković J, Tautz D (2007) . A phylostratigraphy approach to uncover the genomic history of major adaptations in metazoan lineages. Trends in genetics (in press)