Ultimately, whole genomes are involved in processes of hybridization, polyploidization and endosymbiosis, often leading to rapid speciation.
Elian Gonzalez (right and inset), the young Cuban boy who was rescued off the coast of Florida 16 years ago, said that Fidel Castro (main) was like a father, who eventually became a friend. Home u.k.
In the space I have here, and as we approach the 25th anniversary of Vito's death from AIDS, I would like to personally remember Vito, whose friendship was one of the gifts of my life. What warm memories I have. As Arnie's closest friend, Vito became family.