Linking molecular mechanisms to their evolutionary consequences: a primer.

doi:10.1093/genetics/iyae191

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Linking molecular mechanisms to their evolutionary consequences: a primer.

Genetics - 5 Feb 2025

Grah Rok, Guet Calin C, Tkačik Gasper, Lagator Mato

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A major obstacle to predictive understanding of evolution stems from the complexity of biological systems, which prevents detailed characterization of key evolutionary properties. Here, we highlight some of the major sources of complexity that arise when relating molecular mechanisms to their evo...

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Evolution, Molecular
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Models, Genetic
Phenotype
Selection, Genetic
Mutation
Genetic Fitness

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