Advanced Quantitative Genetics

Advanced Quantitative Genetics studies how multiple genes and environmental factors influence complex traits, like height or disease risk. It uses statistical models to understand the genetic architecture of these traits, including gene interactions (epistasis), how genes are inherited in populations, and how traits respond to natural or artificial selection. This field helps predict trait variation, improve breeding programs, and understand the genetic basis of human health and diseases by dissecting the intricate contributions of numerous small-effect genes and environmental influences working together.