When Silence Disrupts
Ryan Hunt, Chava Kimchi‐Sarfaty
Abstract
Genomes have different types of genetic variation, and many changes are assumed to be “silent” — that is, they have no effect on biology, health, or fitness. A recent study shows that it is not that simple.
Topics & Concepts
SilenceVariation (astronomy)GenomeEvolutionary biologyGenetic variationMedicineSimple (philosophy)GeneticsBiologyGeneEpistemologyAestheticsPhysicsAstrophysicsPhilosophyGenomics and Rare DiseasesEvolution and Genetic DynamicsCRISPR and Genetic Engineering