Published January 4, 2022 | Version v1
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Evolution 101 - Stop teaching most mutations are neutral?

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  • 1. The Sainsbury Laboratory

Description

The neutral theory has served as a useful null hypothesis in the field of molecular evolution. But is it necessary to teach “most mutations are neutral” when introducing molecular evolution to students.

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European Commission
BLASTOFF - Retooling plant immunity for resistance to blast fungi 743165
UK Research and Innovation
Evolution BBS/E/J/000PR9798