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The germline mutation rate (GMR) sets the pace at which mutations, the raw material of evolution, are introduced into the genome. By sequencing a dataset of unprecedently broad phylogenetic scope, Bergeron et al. estimated species-specific GMR, offering numerous insights into how this parameter shapes and is shaped by life-history traits.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.tig.2023.05.001

Type

Journal article

Journal

Trends Genet

Publication Date

08/2023

Volume

39

Pages

598 - 599

Keywords

Phylogeny, Evolution, Molecular, Germ-Line Mutation, Mutation Rate, Mutation