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Population genetics
Evolutionary biology
Mathematical biology

Background:

This remembrance honors Sam Karlin's foundational work in deterministic population genetics.
Focuses on his contributions between 1967 and 1982.

Discussion:

Highlights Karlin's research on multi-locus population genetics.
Examines the interplay between genotypic selection and recombination rates.

Key Insights:

Karlin's work elucidated complex genetic dynamics in populations.
Advanced understanding of how selection and recombination interact across multiple genes.

Outlook:

Karlin's theories continue to influence modern population genetics.
His research provides a basis for studying genetic diversity and adaptation.