Modeling Evolution of Heterogeneous Populations: Theory and Applications

Modeling Evolution of Heterogenous Populations: Theory and Applications seeks to address the gap that exists in the science, thus helping biological scientists model the evolution of heterogenous populations and visualize evolutionary trajectories. In a vast majority of conceptual, and often even descriptive mathematical models of population dynamics, whether it be predator-prey type models, spread of infectious diseases, or tumor growth, population homogeneity is the first assumption made. As natural selection and evolution cannot act on any population that is not genetically heterogeneous, this book tries to sew these realms together. Includes an introductory primer on mathematical modeling, with ordinary differential equations for biological systems Provides worked examples of applications to various systems of differential equations Helps interpret results and model modifications that can be translated to a variety of interests

• | Author: Irina Kareva, Georgy Karev
• | Publisher: Academic Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 18, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 354 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0128143681
• | ISBN-13: 9780128143681