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Explore genetic drift through computational modeling in this 22-minute lecture that demonstrates how random allele frequency changes occur in finite populations. Learn to implement and analyze numerical simulations that illustrate the stochastic nature of genetic drift, examining how population size affects the magnitude of random fluctuations in allele frequencies over time. Discover the mathematical frameworks used to model these random processes and gain hands-on experience with simulation techniques that reveal the unpredictable patterns of allele frequency evolution in small populations. Master the computational tools necessary to quantify genetic drift effects and understand how these simulations provide crucial insights into population genetics theory and real-world evolutionary dynamics.
