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Evolutionary genetics is the study of the genetic changes that
occur within and between populations over time, and how these
changes contribute to the evolution of species.
It involves the study of genetic variation,
inheritance, and adaptation,
as well as the processes that drive evolution,
such as mutation, natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow.
Evolutionary genetics provides insights into how and why species evolve and adapt to
changing environments, and how genetic variation influences the
evolution of traits and the development of new species. It also has practical
applications in fields such as medicine, conservation biology, and agriculture, where
understanding genetic variation and adaptation can inform the
development of new therapies, the conservation of endangered species,
and the improvement of crop yields.
changing environments, and how genetic variation influences the
evolution of traits and the development of new species. It also has practical
applications in fields such as medicine, conservation biology, and agriculture, where
understanding genetic variation and adaptation can inform the
development of new therapies, the conservation of endangered species,
and the improvement of crop yields.
Evolutionary genetics has many applications in a wide range of fields, including:
Genome-wide
association studies
(GWAS)
The study of the relationship between genetic variation and traits or diseases in large populations, often involving the analysis of thousands of genetic markers.
association studies
(GWAS)
Molecular evolution
The study of the evolution of genes and proteins over time, based on changes in their nucleotide or amino acid sequences.
Phylogenetics
The study of the evolutionary history of organisms, based on their genetic relationships.
Population genetics
The study of genetic variation and changes within populations over time, and how this variation is influenced by factors such as mutation, natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow.
Overall,
evolutionary genetics is a fundamental field of study that helps us understand the genetic basis of evolution, adaptation,
and diversity in the natural world, and has broad applications in many areas of science and medicine.
evolutionary genetics is a fundamental field of study that helps us understand the genetic basis of evolution, adaptation,
and diversity in the natural world, and has broad applications in many areas of science and medicine.
Dr. Yu-Ting Chen / 陳玉婷 老師
- Office:04-22840338#7021
- Lab:04-22840338#7151
- E-mail: yuting@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
- Address:
Institute of Genomics and Bioinformatics,
National Chung Hsing University
中興大學基因體暨生物資訊學研究所
Dr. Yu-Hsin Tseng / 曾妤馨老師
- Phone: 04-22840416#703/704
- E-mail: yuhsin.tseng@nchu.edu.tw
- Address:
Department of Life Sciences,
National Chung Hsing University
中興大學生命科學系