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thoroughburroyesterday at 12:01 PM1 replyview on HN

No. A certain gene expression can just be gone forever. Nothing guarantees the desired expression will evolve again.


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mattmaroonyesterday at 2:48 PM

Sure it does, there is still variation in the sizing of them. If the previous size was the ideal one, and assuming that has otherwise not changed, the larger cod will be more fit and breed more.