Selfish genes, pleiotropy and the origin of recombination.

doi:10.1093/genetics/149.4.2089

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Selfish genes, pleiotropy and the origin of recombination.

Genetics - 1 Aug 1998

Hey J

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If multiple linked polymorphisms are under natural selection, then conflicts arise and the efficiency of natural selection is hindered relative to the case of no linkage. This simple interaction between linkage and natural selection creates an opportunity for mutations that raise the level of rec...

Topics

Biological Evolution
Computer Simulation
DNA
Genetic Linkage
Models, Genetic
Mutation
Polymorphism, Genetic
Recombination, Genetic
Selection, Genetic

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