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Evolution of gene regulatory networks by means of selection and random genetic drift.

Stefanos Papadadonakis, Antonios Kioukis, Charikleia Karageorgiou, Pavlos Pavlidis

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Stefanos PapadadonakisInstitute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Antonios KioukisSchool of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-1842-2028
Charikleia KarageorgiouDepartment of Biological Sciences, University at Buffalo, New York, New York, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-6998-6926
Pavlos PavlidisInstitute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-8359-7257

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The evolution of a population by means of genetic drift and natural selection operating on a gene regulatory network (GRN) of an individual has not been scrutinized in depth. Thus, the relative importance of various evolutionary forces and processes on shaping genetic variability in GRNs is understudied. In this study, we implemented a simulation framework, called EvoNET, that simulates forward-in-time the evolution of GRNs in a population. The fitness effect of mutations is not constant, rather fitness of each individual is evaluated on the phenotypic level, by measuring its distance from an optimal phenotype. Each individual goes through a maturation period, where its GRN may reach an equilibrium, thus deciding its phenotype. Afterwards, individuals compete to produce the next generation. We examine properties of the GRN evolution, such as robustness against the deleterious effect of mutations and the role of genetic drift. We are able to confirm previous hypotheses regarding the effect of mutations and we provide new insights on the interplay between random genetic drift and natural selection.

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Gene Regulatory NetworksGenetic DriftModels, GeneticSelection, GeneticComputer SimulationEvolution, MolecularHumansMutationPhenotypeEvolutionGene regulatory networksRandom genetic driftSelectionSimulation

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PMID39221262
PMCPMC11365478

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