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Genetic diversity, inbreeding and cancer.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 28 Mar 2018
Ujvari Beata, Klaassen Marcel, Raven Nynke, Russell Tracey, Vittecoq Marion, Hamede Rodrigo, Thomas Frédéric, Madsen Thomas
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Genetic diversity is essential for adaptive capacities, providing organisms with the potential of successfully responding to intrinsic and extrinsic challenges. Although a clear reciprocal link between genetic diversity and resistance to parasites and pathogens has been established across taxa, the impact of loss of genetic diversity by inbreeding on the emergence and progression of non-communicable diseases,...
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