Genetic Mutation May Have Contributed to the Development of Human Organs (IMAGE)

Center for Genomic Regulation

Genetic Mutation May Have Contributed to the Development of Human Organs

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A genetic mutation that occurred over 700 million years ago may have contributed to the development of certain organs in human beings and other vertebrates.

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Universitat de Barcelona.

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