Update on estimation of mutation rates using data from fluctuation experiments. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • This note discusses a minor mathematical error and a problematic mathematical assumption in Luria and Delbrck's (1943) classic article on fluctuation analysis. In addition to suggesting remedial measures, the note provides information on the latest development of techniques for estimating mutation rates using data from fluctuation experiments.

published proceedings

  • Genetics

author list (cited authors)

  • Zheng, Q. i.

citation count

  • 8

complete list of authors

  • Zheng, Qi

publication date

  • October 2005