00000cam a2200000 i 4500 UP-99796217613033980 Buklod 20221014133048.0 a r |||| u| ta 221014s2017 enk rb |001 0|eng d 9781119124030 (paperback) (iLib)UPD-00405465210 DLC DMSI rda eng DMLUC QH 455 S25 2017 Sall, Torbjorn author. Understanding population genetics Torbjorn Sall and Bengt O. Bengtsson. Chichester, West Sussex, UK Wiley-Blackwell 2017 text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Introduction: On the constancy of allele frequencies -- Derivation 1 Balance between forward and backward mutation -- Derivation 2 Heterozygote advantage -- Derivation 3 Breakdown of linkage disequilibrium -- Derivation 4 Time to coalescence -- Derivation 5 The evolution of genetic diversity -- Derivation 6 Fixation of mutations with and without selection -- Derivation 7 Nonhomogeneous populations -- Derivation 8 Cost and benefit of sib-interactions -- Derivation 9 Selection on a quantitative trait -- Derivation 10 Evolutionary genetic analysis of the sex ratio -- What’s next? --- Epilogue -- Thanks -- Glossary -- Answers -- References -- Index An inspiring introduction to a vital scientific field. The reader is taken through ten mathematical derivations that lead to important results, explaining in a hands-on manner the key concepts and methods of theoretical population genetics. The derivations are carefully worked out and easy to follow. Particular attention is given to the underlying assumptions and the mathematics used. The results are discussed and broadened out with relevant current implications. All topics feature questions with helpful answers. The book is intended for the reader who already knows some population genetics but requires a more comprehensive understanding. It is particularly suited to those who analyse genetic data and wish to better grasp what their results actually mean. It will also be helpful for those who wish to understand how population genetics contributes to the explanation of evolution. Or as the writers claim: If one wants to understand life – in all its improbable and amazing richness – one must start by understanding population genetics. -- Provided by publisher. Genetics, Population. Bengtsson, Bengt O. author. Book FO UPD DIB QH 455 S25 2017 UPD DMSI QH 455 S25 2017 Book