spatial genetics

Spatial genetics is the study of how the geographic distribution of populations affects their genetic makeup. It examines how factors like distance, landscape features, and migration influence gene flow—the transfer of genes between populations. This field helps us understand patterns of genetic diversity, how populations evolve over space, and how physical barriers or distances can lead to genetic differences. Overall, spatial genetics provides insights into the relationships between geography and the genetic structure of species and human populations, informing conservation, anthropology, and ecological research.