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Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists

Science:Life Sciences

How many people do you need to avoid inbreeding in a population

How many people do you need to avoid inbreeding in a population

2015-08-09
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This week Louise asked, how many people are needed to avoid inbreeding in a population? To answer her question Connie Orbach looks into setting up her own desert island with the help of Professor Mike Weale, a population geneticist from Kings Collge London.
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