Parallel selection: Evolution's surprising predictability

Joshua M. Akey

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2012.04.014

Parallel selection: Evolution's surprising predictability

Joshua M. Akey

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Abstract

The mechanistic basis of how polygenic traits respond to selection is not well understood. New research provides compelling evidence for widespread parallel selection in independent mouse strains selected for extreme body weight.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	R407-R409
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	22
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2012.04.014
State	Published - May 22 2012
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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