Why it's difficult to predict evolutionary fate of a new trait

Why it's difficult to predict evolutionary fate of a new trait 09/13/2017 01:12 PM EDT In a new review paper, scientists explain the vexing complexities that make it hard to predict whether a new genetic trait will take over a population or die out, a key challenge for many fields including infectious disease. Full story at https://news.brown.edu/articles/2017/09/alleles Source Brown University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111