Abnormal vertebral patterns in genetically heterogeneous deceased fetuses and neonates: evidence of selection against variations
P. C. Schut, E. Brosens, F. Galis, C. M. Ten Broek, I. M. Baijens, M. H. Dremmen, D. Tibboel, M. P. Schol, A. De Klein, A. J. Eggink, T. E. Cohen-Overbeek
The paper examines vertebral abnormalities in deceased fetuses and neonates, finding a high prevalence of cervical ribs and suggesting genetic heterogeneity in their development.
bioRxiv · Oct 1, 2019 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology