The emergence of a birth-dependent mutation rate in asexuals: causes and consequences
F. Patout, R. Forien, M. Alfaro, J. Papaix, L. Roques
This study shows that in asexual populations, a positive correlation between birth rate and mutation rate emerges naturally, leading to new evolutionary dynamics and trade-offs.
bioRxiv · Jun 11, 2021 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology