Scientists uncover key mechanism in evolution: Whole-genome duplication drives long-term adaptation

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Mar 26, 2025, 5:16 pm372 ptsTop
Sometimes, the most significant scientific discoveries happen by accident. Scientists have long known that whole-genome duplication (WGD)—the process by which organisms copy all their genetic material—plays an important role in evolution. But understanding just how WGD arises, persists, and drives…

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