Genetics, Population (also known as Population Genetics): The discipline studying genetic composition of populations and effects of factors such as GENETIC SELECTION, population size, MUTATION, migration, and GENETIC DRIFT on the frequencies of various GENOTYPES and PHENOTYPES using a variety of GENETIC TECHNIQUES.

NIH MeSH · D005828Disciplines and Occupations

Genetics, Population

Also known asPopulation Genetics

Definition

The discipline studying genetic composition of populations and effects of factors such as GENETIC SELECTION, population size, MUTATION, migration, and GENETIC DRIFT on the frequencies of various GENOTYPES and PHENOTYPES using a variety of GENETIC TECHNIQUES.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.343.335

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Common questions about Genetics, Population

What does Genetics, Population mean in medicine?
The discipline studying genetic composition of populations and effects of factors such as GENETIC SELECTION, population size, MUTATION, migration, and GENETIC DRIFT on the frequencies of various GENOTYPES and PHENOTYPES using a variety of GENETIC TECHNIQUES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Genetics, Population known by any other names?
Yes. Genetics, Population is also referred to as Population Genetics in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Genetics, Population sit in the medical classification?
Genetics, Population falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.343.335). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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