Nels and Vincent explain how template switching during DNA replication is a widespread source of adaptive gene amplification.

Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello

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Science Picks Nels –Jeremy Berg on Bluesky – jeremymberg.bsky.social Vincent –Dickson Despommier, 84

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