#  Caribbean lizards settle 'founder effect' controversy 

 





February 01, 2012

 

 

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A paper co-authored by **[**Jonathan Losos**](http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/faculty/losos/losos-oeb.html)** and published in the journal *Science* helps settle the "founder effect" controversy surrounding how populations adapt to new environments. *[Article in Science Daily, Feb. 2, 2012](http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120202151127.htm)*