Evolution of the mutation rate across primates.

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Germline mutations are the source of all heritable variation. In the past few years, whole genome sequencing has allowed direct and comprehensive surveys of mutation patterns in humans and other species. These studies have documented substantial variation in both mutation rates and spectra across primates, the causes of which remain unclear. Here, we review what is currently known about mutation rates in...

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