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Population Genetics
Definition 1
The branch of genetics that focuses on gene distribution and transmission through populations. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
The study of the genetic composition of populations and of the effects of factors such as selection, population size, mutation, migration, and genetic drift on the frequencies of various genotypes and phenotypes. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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