Understanding Polygenic Adaptation with Experimental Evolution
Offered By: International Centre for Theoretical Sciences via YouTube
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Explore the complexities of polygenic adaptation through experimental evolution in this comprehensive lecture by Christian Schlötterer from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the central problem of understanding phenotypic variation in terms of underlying genetic variation in biological evolution. Discover recent insights into the genetic architecture of phenotypic traits, including the polygenic nature of many traits from crop yield and human height to complex diseases. Examine the contrasting views in evolutionary biology regarding adaptive dynamics and learn how this lecture aims to integrate these ideas into a single framework. Gain valuable knowledge on extending the scope of adaptation theories and quantitatively describing various scenarios while relating them to empirical data. This 1 hour and 26 minute talk is part of a broader program on theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding polygenic adaptation, featuring pedagogical lectures, research seminars, and dedicated tutorial and discussion sessions.
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Understanding Polygenic Adaptation with Experimental Evolution by Christian Schlötterer
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences
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