Polygenic Adaptation - Lecture 3

Explore the complexities of polygenic adaptation in this lecture by Nick Barton, part of the "Theoretical and Empirical Approaches to Understand Polygenic Adaptation" program at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the genetic architecture of phenotypic traits, examining how multiple genetic variants influence complex characteristics such as crop yield, human height, and diseases. Investigate the integration of different adaptive dynamics models, from large changes at few genetic loci to infinitesimal changes across numerous loci. Gain insights into quantitative approaches for describing various adaptation scenarios and their relation to empirical data. Designed for PhD students and postdocs interested in quantitative evolutionary biology, this lecture contributes to a comprehensive program featuring pedagogical lectures, research seminars, and dedicated tutorial sessions, aiming to advance understanding of polygenic adaptation and evolutionary genetics.