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Triturus newts reveal a genetic balancing act

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An evolutionary "trap" has haunted crested and marbled newts for 25 million years: Leiden researchers have uncovered a mysterious DNA error that should not be able to arise—yet persists all the same. How is that possible? Ph.D. candidate James France found new clues.

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Triturus newts reveal a genetic balancing act

An evolutionary "trap" has haunted crested and marbled newts for 25 million years: Leiden researchers have uncovered a mysterious DNA error that should not be able to arise—yet persists all the same. How is that possible? Ph.D. candidate James France found new clues.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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