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In his scientific studies, Theodosius Dobzhansky focused mainly on what?

  • Climate change

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  • Disease outbreaks

  • Genetics and evolution

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Theodosius Dobzhansky was a Russian-American geneticist and evolutionary biologist who focused on the genetics and evolution of populations. He was one of the leading figures in the modern synthesis, which combined Darwinian evolution with Mendelian genetics. Dobzhansky's work on the genetics of natural populations helped to establish the role of natural selection in evolution. He also studied the effects of genetic drift and founder effects on population genetics.
The Diversity Dynamo: Unraveling Theodosius Dobzhansky's Genetic Legacy

The Diversity Dynamo: Unraveling Theodosius Dobzhansky's Genetic Legacy

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