population genetics

American  

noun

1. the branch of genetics concerned with the hereditary makeup of populations.

2. the study of changes in gene frequencies in population of organisms and the effects of such changes on evolution and adaptation.

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population genetics Scientific  

1. The scientific study of the inheritance and prevalence of genes in populations, usually using statistical analysis.

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population genetics Cultural  

1. The study of the genetic composition of populations in order to understand the evolutionary forces that select for a particular gene.

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Etymology

Origin of population genetics

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"There are a variety of factors – the ageing population, genetics and cancer recurring, but the way we live is definitely a factor."

From BBC

Later, this theory was combined with genetics to produce mathematical theories for population genetics, leading to the Modern Evolutionary Synthesis.

From Science Daily

When they found the Bd-infecting virus, Yacoub and UCR microbiology professor Jason Stajich had been working on the population genetics of Bd, hoping to gain a better understanding about where it came from and how it is mutating.

From Science Daily

This emerging method is used for mapping, population genetics, genetic mapping and estimating alleles.

From Science Daily

"These new techniques can give us unique insights into the molecular population genetics of this fascinating example of Batesian mimicry," said Dr Simon Martin, from the University of Edinburgh, one of the coauthors on the study.

From Science Daily