The evolutionary role of mutational robustness: theoretical insights.

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Mutational robustness, the ensemble of mechanisms that allow organisms to maintain a stable phenotype despite genetic mutations, affects adaptive evolution in several ways. Many models have attempted to explain how mutational robustness might evolve and shape adaptation, but the variety of approaches and assumptions complicates a clear synthesis. Here, we categorize and critically discuss the main approaches for...

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