duplication

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Their widespread presence suggests that the original gene duplication occurred before the last universal common ancestor emerged.

From Science Daily

“WestEd evaluations included more data and information than just duplication. … They brought other information that is not in the legislation,” said Nathan Evans, vice chancellor for academic affairs at the CSU office of the chancellor.

From Los Angeles Times

The plan to reduce the number of forces is driven by a desire to reduce duplication, and to reduce the huge disparities in performance between forces.

From BBC

Over time, gene duplications occurred during cannabis evolution, allowing these enzymes to gradually become more specialized and efficient at producing individual compounds.

From Science Daily

Ministers say their reorganisation of local council will be the biggest in a generation, removing duplication and simplifying local government.

From BBC