What is adaptive evolution?; methods of sequence analysis; the neutral theory; balancing selection: the major histocompatibility complex; balancing selection - other examples; directional selection; evolution of new protein function; adaptive characteristics of genomes.
"This book is clearly written. The examples given illustrate various aspects of Darwinian positive selection pressure exerted on specific genes. These examples are discussed in sufficient detail to be easily understood by readers not too familiar with the subject. . . .the author has achieved the aim of providing a general biological audience with basic knowledge and up to date facts and opinions about a central aspect of natural selection." --Genetcis, Selection, Evulution
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