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Editorial
. 2022 Jul 28;20(7):e3001760.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001760. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Mendel's legacy in modern genetics

Joanna Clarke  1 ; PLOS Biology Staff Editors
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Editorial

Mendel's legacy in modern genetics

Joanna Clarke et al. PLoS Biol. .

Abstract

A new collection of articles celebrating the bicentennial of Gregor Mendel's birth discuss his life, work and legacy in modern-day genetic research.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors are current paid employees of the Public Library of Science.

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