Estimations of Mutation Rates Depend on Population Allele Frequency Distribution: The Case of Autosomal Microsatellites
Microsatellites (or short-tandem repeats (STRs)) are widely used in anthropology and evolutionary studies. Their extensive polymorphism and rapid evolution make them the ideal genetic marker for dating events, such as the age of a gene or a population. This usage requires the estimation of mutation...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/7/1248 |