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Gene diversity in finite populations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 April 2009

Naoyuki Takahata
Naoyuki Takahata
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National Institute of Genetics, Mishima, Shizuoka-ken, 411, Japan
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DNA sequence comparison among homologous genes sampled at random from one or two populations allows one to estimate the ultimate amount of genetic variation maintained in a population and to construct the gene genealogy within and between populations. Moreover, if we use the finding of the molecular clock (Zuckerkandl & Pauling, 1965), it is also possible to estimate the divergence time of populations examined. Such an estimated divergence time is, however, intricately affected by samples and stochastic forces occurring in the course of evolution.

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Genetics Research , Volume 46 , Issue 1 , August 1985 , pp. 107 - 113
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1985

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