Bedrock radioactivity influences the rate and spectrum of mutation
N. Saclier, P. Chardon, F. Malard, L. Konecny-Dupre, D. Eme, A. Bellec, V. Breton, L. Duret, T. Lefebure, C. J. Douady
This study finds that higher natural radioactivity in subterranean habitats increases mutation rates and specific mutation types in waterlice.
bioRxiv · Mar 23, 2020Evolutionary Biology