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#1027 João Teixeira: The Evolution, Dispersals, and Interbreeding of Hominins

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Genetic Diversity: Balancing and Trans-Species Selection

This chapter explores the interplay between admixture and genetic diversity, focusing on hard sweeps and their impact on population genetics. It contrasts positive selection with balancing selection, illustrating how genetic variants can coexist and persist through examples like sickle cell anemia and malaria resistance. Additionally, the chapter examines trans-species polymorphisms and their implications for human evolution, revealing how selective pressures shape genetic traits across different populations and species.

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