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The rate of human mutation

A comprehensive analysis of human spontaneous mutation has revealed a strong influence of paternal age, suggesting a link between an increasing number of older fathers and the rise in disorders such as autism. See Article p.471

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Kondrashov, A. The rate of human mutation. Nature 488, 467–468 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/488467a

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