How Supergenes Fuel Evolution Despite Harmful Mutations

15/03/2023 18 min
How Supergenes Fuel Evolution Despite Harmful Mutations

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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. at QuantaMagazine.org. Music is “Chee Zee Jungle – Primal Drive” by Kevin MacLeod.