De Novo Mutations Reflect Development and Aging of the Human Germline.

De Novo Mutations Reflect Development and Aging of the Human Germline.
Trends Genet. 2019 Oct 11;:
Authors: Goldmann JM, Veltman JA, Gilissen C
Abstract
Human germline de novo mutations (DNMs) are both a driver of evolution and an important cause of genetic diseases. In the past few years, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of parent-offspring trios has facilitated the large-scale detection and study of human DNMs, which has led to exciting discoveries. The overarching theme of all of these studies is that the DNMs of an individual are a complex mixture of mutations that arise through different biological processes acting at different times during human development and life.
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Source: Trends in Genetics : TIG - October 10, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Goldmann JM, Veltman JA, Gilissen C Tags: Trends Genet Source Type: research