Defining “mutation” and “polymorphism” in the era of personal genomics

Now this looks interesting. A basic question that I didn't even realize I didn't know the answer to. https://t.co/9YQUNUgezr

@peterkdearden @TonyMerriman2 The distinction confuses me. Do you rely on this definition? https://t.co/2aSOwYhhCs

@hipsterelectron plus I'm going to argue that the "wild type" CCR5 gene must be >1% of population, and is hence supposed to be called "Variant" or "polymorphism" and not so much a "mutation" anymore Unless you *mutate* from the other variants to this wi

"use of the two terms mutation or polymorphism for the same event (...) can lead to problems of classification." https://t.co/yORSODUDpB