Human Genetics and Genetic Diseases

Population Genetics

Population genetics is the branch of genetics focused on understanding genetic variation within and between populations and the evolutionary processes driving these variations. It explores how genetic diversity is distributed and maintained over time, relying on the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium as a foundational principle. This equilibrium assumes a large population size, random mating, and negligible mutation, selection, and migration to predict genetic frequencies.

Key Objectives:
Genetic Diversity Analysis
Evolutionary Processes
Equilibrium Assessments
Popular Tools and Software for Population Genetics Analysis
Ne estimator
Bottleneck
Lamarc