Evolution of high mutation rates in experimental populations of E. coli
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The rate of mutation is generally held at a low level because most mutations are damaging. However, a small percentage of natural bacterial isolates are 'mutator' clones with high rates of mutation. Experimental work with E. coli shows that spontaneously originated mutators arise in populations undergoing long-term habituation to a novel environment.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Twice as natural
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Ideas of artificial life over the years are discussed, to the current day considering computer viruses.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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The population genetics of ecological specialization in evolving Escherichia coli populations
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Ecological specialization in evolving Escherichia coli populations was examined.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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