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How Supergenes Fuel Evolution Despite Harmful Mutations

2023/3/15
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Supergenes that lock inherited traits together are widespread in nature. Recent work shows that their blend of genetic benefits and risks for species can be complex. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org). Music is “Chee Zee Jungle – Primal Drive” by Kevin MacLeod.