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To: Modernman

The genetic mutation in feline leukemia virus that allowed this virus to infect dogs is an example of a beneficial mutation. (It seems to be dated to Canada in 1972. Blame Canada!)


407 posted on 08/04/2004 9:50:17 AM PDT by Doctor Stochastic (Vegetabilisch = chaotisch is der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
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To: Doctor Stochastic
The genetic mutation in feline leukemia virus that allowed this virus to infect dogs is an example of a beneficial mutation.

< Creationist >

How is that a beneficial mutation?! It causes dogs to die, so clearly it's not beneficial!

< /Creationist >
448 posted on 08/04/2004 12:38:22 PM PDT by Dimensio (Join the Monthly Internet Flash Mob: http://www.aa419.org)
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