Large mutation analysis challenges claim that evolution shields important genes from changes

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The idea that important genes mutate less frequently than others was first proposed in 1972 as a challenge to the traditional view of evolution. But the claim has remained contentious. Now, new research from the University of Bath finds the evidence behind that theory to be flawe

The idea that important genes mutate less frequently than others was first proposed in 1972 as a challenge to the traditional view of evolution. But the claim has remained contentious. Now, new research from the University of Bath finds the evidence behind that theory to be flawe This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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