Population Genetics

Definition of Population Genetics as it relates to Science, Genetics, Bioinformatics

Population Genetics concerns itself with the genetic composition of populations and how genetic variation impacts evolutionary processes. It involves statistical methods to analyze genomic data, including allele frequencies and linkage disequilibrium, to understand population structure, gene flow, selection, mutation, and drift. This subcategory falls under Bioinformatics in the Science/Genetics/Bioinformatics hierarchy and is closely related to genetic diversity studies, phylogenetics, and genomics. It provides insights into evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and personalized medicine.

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  • [scarmilab.org] Shai Carmi's lab @ The Hebrew University | Statistical and population genetics
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