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Mitochondrial Steve: paternal inheritance of mitochondria in humans

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posted on 2023-06-07, 21:21 authored by Lindell Bromham, Adam Eyre-WalkerAdam Eyre-Walker, Noel H Smith, John Maynard Smith
Mitochondrial DNA is the primary tool in the investigation of recent evolutionary history, particularly for uncovering human origins and expansion. Maternal inheritance of mitochondria enables models of population history to be much simpler that those needed for the analysis of nuclear DNA. The recent report of a man with his father's mitochondria suggests a rethink of mitochondrial evolutionary dynamics in humans might be necessary.

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  • Published

Journal

Trends in Ecology and Evolution

ISSN

0169-5347

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

1

Volume

18

Page range

2-4

Pages

3.0

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  • Evolution, Behaviour and Environment Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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