Summary
DNA mutation is a fundamental biological process that drives evolution, adaptation, and human health challenges such as cancer and antibiotic resistance. Understanding how and why mutation rates vary across cells, organelles, and species remains a major open question in biology. This project investigates how mode of reproduction shapes the evolution of mutation rate. By determining how reproductive strategies influence the origin of new genetic variation, this research provides foundational insights that can help predict how natural populations will adapt to novel environments and assist in ma
