Josefa Gonzalez

Apr 18, 2024 | nature.com | Marc Johnson |Jason Munshi-South |Marta Szulkin |Brian C. Verrelli |Elizabeth J. Carlen |Josefa Gonzalez | +4 more

AbstractIncreasing evidence suggests that urbanization is associated with higher mutation rates, which can affect the health and evolution of organisms that inhabit cities. Elevated pollution levels in urban areas can induce DNA damage, leading to de novo mutations.