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Re:RNA-targeting CRISPR reveals that noncoding RNAs are not ... by thaumasiotes on Saturday December 07, 2024 @04:43AM (#42348518)
> you'd hope that some percentage of those pairs are just cannon fodder for the usual mutagenic sources. (energy, viruses, being a European king, etc)

Inbreeding is a problem of not enough mutation, not a problem of too much.

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Re:RNA-targeting CRISPR reveals that noncoding RNAs are not ... by robwwilliams on Saturday December 07, 2024 @04:43PM (#42353076)
Not enough variation.
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Re:RNA-targeting CRISPR reveals that noncoding RNAs are not ... by graypegg on Sunday December 08, 2024 @11:26AM (#42357975)
Honestly, I just wanted to say something funny haha. But yes I see how those are different though, thanks!
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