Testing the Domino Theory of Gene Loss in Buchnera aphidicola: The Relevance of Epistatic Interactions
The domino theory of gene loss states that when some particular gene loses its function and cripples a cellular function, selection will relax in all functionally related genes, which may allow for the non-functionalization and loss of these genes. Here we study the role of epistasis in determining...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/8/2/17 |