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Molecular techniques in population genetics: A brief history

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Molecular Ecology and Evolution: Approaches and Applications

Part of the book series: Experientia Supplementum ((EXS,volume 69))

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As will become clear, 1966 heralded in the era of molecular population genetics with the publication of seminal papers. However, the idea of using some kind of molecular approach to study genetics of populations had been circulating among workers prior to this date, although no truly satisfactory generalized approach was developed. Nevertheless, it is instructive to consider the historical antecedents.

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Powell, J.R. (1994). Molecular techniques in population genetics: A brief history. In: Schierwater, B., Streit, B., Wagner, G.P., DeSalle, R. (eds) Molecular Ecology and Evolution: Approaches and Applications. Experientia Supplementum, vol 69. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-7527-1_8

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