Promises and Pitfalls of Scaling in Population Genetic Simulations

Explore a 38-minute conference talk from the Computational Genomics Summer Institute that delves into the complexities of scaling in population genetic simulations. Learn about the promises and potential pitfalls encountered when implementing scaling methods in genetic research, drawing from recent research papers including work on SLiM 3 simulations and population size rescaling effects. Examine the critical findings from multiple studies that highlight both the opportunities and limitations of scaling approaches in forward-in-time population genetic simulations, with particular attention to how these methods can impact research outcomes and accuracy.