An article at New Scientist says that only 160 people are needed to create a genetically-diverse population for multi-generational space travel. In-breeding would not be a big problem for a 200 year journey.
[ From Ars Technica ]
An article at New Scientist says that only 160 people are needed to create a genetically-diverse population for multi-generational space travel. In-breeding would not be a big problem for a 200 year journey.
[ From Ars Technica ]
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