Influence of a small fraction of individuals with enhanced mutations on a population genetic pool

TL;DR

This paper uses computer simulations to show that even a small fraction of individuals with increased mutations can adversely affect the overall health of a population.

Contribution

It demonstrates through simulations that a minor presence of highly mutated individuals can significantly impact population genetics.

Findings

Small fractions of mutated individuals harm population stability

Enhanced mutations spread and influence the entire population

Simulation results highlight mutation impact dynamics

Abstract

Computer simulations of the Penna ageing model suggest that already a small fraction of births with enhanced number of new mutations can negatively influence the whole population.