Founder mutation

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In genetics, a founder mutation is a mutation that apparates in the DNA of one or more individuals who are founders of a distinct population. Founder mutations initiate with changes that occur in the DNA and can get passed down to other generations.^{[1] [2]}

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1. ^ [1] Bioinformatics Glossary
2. ^ [2] Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Definitions