Mutation and Evolution (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)

Although debated since the time of Darwin, the evolutionary role of mutation is still controversial. In over 40 chapters from leading authorities in mutation and evolutionary biology, this book takes a new look at both the theoretical and experimental measurement and significance of new mutation. Deleterious, nearly neutral, beneficial, and polygenic mutations are considered in their effects on fitness, life history traits, and the composition of the gene pool. Mutation is a phenomenon that draws attention from many different disciplines. Thus, the extensive reviews of the literature will be valuable both to established researchers and to those just beginning to study this field. Through up-to-date reviews, the authors provide an insightful overview of each topic and then share their newest ideas and explore controversial aspects of mutation and the evolutionary process. From topics like gonadal mosaicism and mutation clusters to adaptive mutagenesis, mutation in cell organelles, and the level and distribution of DNA molecular changes, the foundation is set for continuing the debate about the role of mutation, fitness, and adaptability. It is a debate that will have profound consequences for our understanding of evolution.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Contemporary Issues in Genetics and Evolution, 7
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	1998
Editors:	Ronny C. Woodruff • James N. Thompson
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	581
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
ISBN-13:	978-9401061933
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Medical genetics Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General
LSN:	9401061939
Barcode:	9789401061933

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