Genetic Incompatibilities
Genetic incompatibilities are differences in genetic make-up that can lead to problems when two individuals mate, resulting in infertility and miscarriages. Such incompatible gene combinations can occur between parents of the same species, siblings, or even between very closely related species. Genetic incompatibilities play an important role in mating strategies and species evolution, contributing to biodiversity and reproductive isolation between species. In humans, genetic incompatibilities are an important factor in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis for in vitro fertilization, and for the successful breeding of livestock.
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