New Experiments for an Undivided Genetics: TABLE 1

Michael R. Rose, Laurence D. Mueller, Molly K. Burke
2011 Genetics  
There used to be a broad split within the experimental genetics research community between those who did mechanistic research using homozygous laboratory strains and those who studied patterns of genetic variation in wild populations. The former benefited from the advantage of reproducible experiments, but faced difficulties of interpretation given possible genomic and evolutionary complexities. The latter research approach featured readily interpreted evolutionary and genomic contexts,
more » ... arly phylogeny, but was poor at determining functional significance. Such burgeoning experimental strategies as genomewide analysis of quantitative trait loci, genotype-phenotype associations, and the products of experimental evolution are now fostering a unification of experimental genetic research that strengthens its scientific power.
doi:10.1534/genetics.111.128900 pmid:21546546 pmcid:PMC3120144 fatcat:lnhejgfnqve6pazhwuqvya25zu