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Alan Templeton

Alan Templeton is a renowned geneticist and evolutionary biologist whose work focuses on understanding the genetic relationships and evolutionary history of populations and species. He has developed statistical methods to analyze genetic data, helping to determine how different groups are related, when they diverged, and whether they have exchanged genes. His research aids in clarifying species boundaries and understanding human and animal evolution. Templeton's work is fundamental for fields like conservation biology, anthropology, and taxonomy, providing tools to interpret complex genetic information and trace the history of life on Earth.