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==Applications==

==Applications==

The most commonly discussed application of population genetics is in medical research where [[genetics|genetic techniques]] are used to identify novel [[allele]]s and discover previously unknown [[genes]] associated with human diseases.  The majority of this research takes the form of large-scale [[reverse genetics|reverse genetic]] studies combining [[gene mapping]], various modern molecular biology techniques, and [[evo-devo|translational animal models]]<ref>Gilbert (2006). ''Developmental Biology''.</ref> to characterize the correlation between any newly-discovered alleles and the [[phenotype]] of interest to the researchers.  Such research into [[genotype]]/[[phenotype]] correlations has profoundly contributed to the modern understanding of [[biochemistry|biochemical pathways]], [[developmental biology|developmental processes]], and human disease.<ref>Strachan and Read (2004). ''Human Molecular Genetics''.</ref>

The most commonly discussed application of population genetics is in medical research where [[genetics|genetic techniques]] are used to identify novel [[allele]]s and discover previously unknown [[genes]] associated with human diseases.  The majority of this research takes the form of large-scale [[reverse genetics|reverse genetic]] studies combining [[gene mapping]], various modern molecular biology techniques, and [[evo-devo|translational animal models]]<ref>Gilbert (2006). ''Developmental Biology''.</ref> to characterize the correlation between any newly discovered alleles and the [[phenotype]] of interest to the researchers.  Such research into [[genotype]]/[[phenotype]] correlations has profoundly contributed to the modern understanding of [[biochemistry|biochemical pathways]], [[developmental biology|developmental processes]], and human disease.<ref>Strachan and Read (2004). ''Human Molecular Genetics''.</ref>

Human population genetics research has also led to many practical applications outside of the laboratory, notably the foundation of the fields of [[molecular medicine]] and [[genetic counselling]].  Together with recent advances in biochemistry and organic chemistry, population genetics has contributed (through studies such as those described in the previous paragraph) to a much more detailed understanding of hundreds of biochemical pathways; allowing for scores of revolutionary advances in [[drug development]] and [[pharmacology|clinical therapeutics]].<ref>Strachan and Read (2004). ''Human Molecular Genetics''.</ref>

Human population genetics research has also led to many practical applications outside of the laboratory, notably the foundation of the fields of [[molecular medicine]] and [[genetic counselling]].  Together with recent advances in biochemistry and organic chemistry, population genetics has contributed (through studies such as those described in the previous paragraph) to a much more detailed understanding of hundreds of biochemical pathways; allowing for scores of revolutionary advances in [[drug development]] and [[pharmacology|clinical therapeutics]].<ref>Strachan and Read (2004). ''Human Molecular Genetics''.</ref>