J. B. S. HALDANE AS A PIONEER OF MODERN HUMAN GENETICS

Abstracts
J. B. S. Haldane (1892-1964) was a scientist with widespread interest in physiology, biochemistry and genetics. And he was one of the founding fathers of modern human genetics. Three aspects of his work will mainly be discussed:

1)  He was the first to estimate human mutation rates.

2)  Much of his work was centered around natural selection. Among other basic concepts, be brought forward the hypotehsis that the genetic constitution of present-day human populations has been shaped by selective advantages and disadvantages in relation to infectious diseases of the past.

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Posted July 13, 2018 04:53