Bastian, Enard & Lartillot (@lbbe-lyon.bsky.social) tested predictions of the nearly-neutral theory of molecular evolution across time scales, confirming the role of effective population size in tuning selection efficacy in placental mammals.

🖌️ Léa Backory (Instagram: @lea_faitdesvagues)

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evag030

This article is the focus of April's GBE Highlight, written by SMBE Fellow Haoran Cai:

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evag074

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