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Gene conversion empowers natural selection in a clonal fish species

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Why This Matters

This research highlights how gene conversion can facilitate natural selection in asexual fish species, challenging the notion that sexual reproduction is essential for genetic diversity and adaptation. It underscores the potential for asexual organisms to maintain evolutionary resilience, which has implications for understanding biodiversity and adaptation mechanisms in the tech-driven study of genetics. Recognizing these processes can influence biotechnological applications and conservation strategies.

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