Statistical Physics in Biology

Evolving Populations

1. The forward Kolmogorov equation:
   • Continuum limit of the Master equation
   • Drift and diffusion
   • Mutations
2. Binomial selection:
   • Binomial rates
   • Drift/diffusion
3. Chemical reaction mimicking selection:
   • Master equation for a binary reaction
   • Drift/diffusion coeeficients for selection
4. Steady states:
   • For general drift/diffusion
   • For population with mutations/drift/selection

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