Human genetics: measuring the raw material of evolution
- PMID: 19906573
- DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.07.022
Human genetics: measuring the raw material of evolution
Abstract
By direct sequencing of two Y chromosomes inherited from the same paternal ancestor, a landmark study has derived a good direct estimate for the rate of base substitution mutations on the human Y chromosome.
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Human Y chromosome base-substitution mutation rate measured by direct sequencing in a deep-rooting pedigree.Curr Biol. 2009 Sep 15;19(17):1453-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.07.032. Epub 2009 Aug 27. Curr Biol. 2009. PMID: 19716302 Free PMC article.
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