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Single neuron may carry over 1,000 UNIQUE mutations

Snow Leopard

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Neurons are highly specialised cells. Genes that are not needed for functioning will mutate with no consequence. Any genes that mutate that reduce functioning will greatly increase the chance of death of the cell.
 
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