18 February 2013

Into. to Genetics and Evolution Week 4 Notes

This week covered some basics about mutations and mutation rates, as well as how we attempt to map complex traits, such as polygenetic traits. Not so different from mapping simple traits, except looking all across the genome at rather weak signals for association.













One thing I just want to point out about this week's lectures: Dr. Noor's explanation for why there would be a normal distribution is one of the clearest explanations of the normal distribution I've ever heard. Again, an obvious idea in hindsight, but never explained so clearly to me. It's in the 3rd page of notes. :)

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