With recent technological advances, vast quantities of genetic and
genomic data are being generated at an ever-increasing pace. The
explosion in access to data has transformed the field of evolutionary
genetics. A thorough understanding of evolutionary principles is
essential for making sense of this, but new skill sets are also needed
to handle and analyze big data. This contemporary textbook covers all
the major components of modern evolutionary genetics, carefully
explaining fundamental processes such as mutation, natural selection,
genetic drift, and speciation. It also draws on a rich literature of
exciting and inspiring examples to demonstrate the diversity of
evolutionary research, including an emphasis on how evolution and
selection has shaped our own species. Practical experience is
essential for developing an understanding of how to use genetic and
genomic data to analyze and interpret results in meaningful ways. In
addition to the main text, a series of online tutorials using the R
language serves as an introduction to programming, statistics, and
analysis. Indeed the R environment stands out as an ideal all-purpose
source platform to handle and analyze such data. The book and its
online materials take full advantage of the authors' own experience in
working in a post-genomic revolution world, and introduces readers to
the plethora of molecular and analytical methods that have only
recently become available. Evolutionary Genetics is an advanced but
accessible textbook aimed principally at students of various levels
(from undergraduate to postgraduate) but also for researchers looking
for an updated introduction to modern evolutionary biology and
genetics.
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Concepts, Analysis, and Practice
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780192566652
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Academic UK
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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