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PROVIDER: EGAS00001000492 | EGA |
REPOSITORIES: EGA
Rouhani Foad J FJ Nik-Zainal Serena S Wuster Arthur A Li Yilong Y Conte Nathalie N Koike-Yusa Hiroko H Kumasaka Natsuhiko N Vallier Ludovic L Yusa Kosuke K Bradley Allan A
PLoS genetics 20160407 4
The accuracy of replicating the genetic code is fundamental. DNA repair mechanisms protect the fidelity of the genome ensuring a low error rate between generations. This sustains the similarity of individuals whilst providing a repertoire of variants for evolution. The mutation rate in the human genome has recently been measured to be 50-70 de novo single nucleotide variants (SNVs) between generations. During development mutations accumulate in somatic cells so that an organism is a mosaic. Howe ...[more]