A simple formula for obtaining markedly improved mutation rate estimates.

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In previous work by M. E. Jones and colleagues, it was shown that mutation rate estimates can be improved and corresponding confidence intervals tightened by following a very easy modification of the standard fluctuation assay: cultures are grown to a larger-than-usual final density, and mutants are screened for in only a fraction of the culture. Surprisingly, this very promising development has received limited...

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