| Literature DB >> 29720522 |
Kayla M Peck1, Adam S Lauring2,3.
Abstract
Many viruses evolve rapidly. This is due, in part, to their high mutation rates. Mutation rate estimates for over 25 viruses are currently available. Here, we review the population genetics of virus mutation rates. We specifically cover the topics of mutation rate estimation, the forces that drive the evolution of mutation rates, and how the optimal mutation rate can be context-dependent.Keywords: mutation rate evolution; polymerase; polymerase fidelity; viral mutation rates; virus evolution
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29720522 PMCID: PMC6026756 DOI: 10.1128/JVI.01031-17
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Virol ISSN: 0022-538X Impact factor: 5.103