Chromosome Breakpoints Contribute to Genetic Variation

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 17:42 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A new study reveals that - contrary to decades of evolutionary thought - chromosome regions that are prone to breakage when new species are formed are a rich source of genetic variation.

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