How Supergenes Fuel Evolution Despite Harmful Mutations
Publisher |
Quanta Magazine
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Life Sciences
Physics
Science
Publication Date |
Mar 15, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:18:56

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.

"Supergenes" lock several genes together into a single inheritable unit. This type of evolution offers both risks and rewards.

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