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Mutational History of a Human Cell Lineage from Somatic to Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.
PLoS genetics - 1 Apr 2016
Rouhani Foad J, Nik-Zainal Serena, Wuster Arthur, Li Yilong, Conte Nathalie, Koike-Yusa Hiroko, Kumasaka Natsuhiko, Vallier Ludovic, Yusa Kosuke, Bradley Allan
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The accuracy of replicating the genetic code is fundamental. DNA repair mechanisms protect the fidelity of the genome ensuring a low error rate between generations. This sustains the similarity of individuals whilst providing a repertoire of variants for evolution. The mutation rate in the human genome has recently been measured to be 50-70 de novo single nucleotide variants (SNVs) between generations. During...
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