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How should we explain variation in the genetic variance of traits?

Genetica - 1 Jan 1998

Houle D

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Recent work has called attention to large differences among traits in the amount of standardized genetic variance they possess. There are four general factors which could play a role in causing this variation: mutation, elimination of deleterious variation, selection of favorable alleles, and bal...

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Animals
Drosophila melanogaster
Fertility
Genetic Variation
Longevity
Mathematical Computing
Models, Genetic
Mutation
Quantitative Trait, Heritable

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PMID: 9720283

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