This week Louise asked, how many people are needed to avoid inbreeding in a population? To answer her question Connie Orbach looks into setting up her own desert island with the help of Professor Mike Weale, a population geneticist from Kings Collge London.

Question of the Week 15.08.10 - How many people do you need to avoid inbreeding in a population

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Question of the Week 15.08.10 - How many people do you need to avoid inbreeding in a population

Question of the Week 15.08.10 - How many people do you need to avoid inbreeding in a population

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