This research investigates how Amazonian butterflies evolve their visual systems to match the light conditions of different rainforest niches. By comparing eye and brain structures across many species, it reveals that evolution repeatedly finds the same sensory solutions, showing that adaptation can be surprisingly predictable and may drive the formation of new species.

This research studies the unusually long-lived Heliconius butterflies to uncover genetic mechanisms behind extended lifespan. By analysing DNA from butterflies across their lifespan, it aims to reveal evolutionary strategies for longevity that may inform future human ageing therapies. Understanding diverse animal lifespans could guide healthier ageing — without mythical “Fountains of Youth.”