Genie: an interactive real-time simulation for teaching genetic drift

Abstract Neutral evolution is a fundamental concept in evolutionary biology but teaching this and other non-adaptive concepts is especially challenging. Here we present Genie, a browser-based educational tool that demonstrates population-genetic concepts such as genetic drift, population isolation,...

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Main Authors: Andreina I. Castillo, Ben H. Roos, Michael S. Rosenberg, Reed A. Cartwright, Melissa A. Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:Evolution: Education and Outreach
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12052-022-00161-7