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The Spectrum of Mitochondrial Mutation Differs across Species

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Mitochondrial DNA mutation rates have now been measured in several model organisms. The patterns of mutation are strikingly different among species and point to modulation of mutation-selection balance in the evolution of nucleotide composition.

Source: PLoS Biology

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0060213

Authors: Kristi L Montooth, David M Rand

Institutions: Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University

Language: English

Topic: Evolution and Genetic Dynamics

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500

Funders: National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Division of Materials Research