Literature Review
Historical context of falcon evolution (e.g., divergence timelines from 2.1 MYA).
Recent genomic studies (2024--2025): Whole-genome surveys, positive selection in opsin and angiopoietin, bibliometric trends in falcon research.
Theoretical frameworks: Punctuated equilibrium, epistasis, pleiotropy in arms races.
Methods
Data sources: Review of PubMed, Nature, and PMC databases for 2024--2025 falcon genomics.
Analytical approach: Qualitative synthesis of gene networks; phylogenetic modeling for divergence.
Falsifiability tests: Hypothetical CRISPR validation of coordinated mutations.
Results
Genomic evidence: Rapid selection in migration/adaptation genes (ADCY8, BDNF); low diversity enabling quick allele fixation.
Coordination examples: Pleiotropic effects linking vision, cognition, and respiration.
