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Watch a Harvard CMSA conference lecture exploring mathematical models in theoretical population genetics, focusing on hybrid zones and natural selection. Investigate the complex relationships between spatial structure, natural selection, and genetic drift through a mathematical lens. Learn how the shape of a species' habitat domain influences natural selection effectiveness, using simplified mathematical representations to understand these biological phenomena. Gain insights into the fundamental role of mathematical modeling in population genetics and discover the mathematical challenges that arise in this field of study.
Syllabus
Alison Etheridge | Modelling hybrid zones
Taught by
Harvard CMSA