Friday, February 17, 2006

 

Sex, cleaner of genomes

[Evolution News: "Sex, cleaner of genomes"] Scientists have wondered for decades why sex evolved. It's a costly process that produces less offspring than the alternative, asexual reproduction.

Now, researchers say they have found evidence to back up one leading theory: sex occurs because it helps prevent the buildup of harmful mutations.

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