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. 2021 Mar 22;31(6):R282-R284.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.02.004.

Evolution: Small populations, low recombination, big trouble?

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Evolution: Small populations, low recombination, big trouble?

Reto Burri. Curr Biol. .
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Small populations harbour less genetic diversity and more harmful mutations. They thus adapt more slowly. A new study supports these notions and suggests that reduced recombination exacerbates these effects, highlighting the impact of genome architecture on adaptability.

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