Polygenic adaptation after a sudden change in environment

Polygenic adaptation is thought to be ubiquitous, yet remains poorly understood. Here, we model this process analytically, in the plausible setting of a highly polygenic, quantitative trait that experiences a sudden shift in the fitness optimum. We show how the mean phenotype changes over time, depe...

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Main Authors: Laura Katharine Hayward, Guy Sella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2022-09-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/66697