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PopABC: a program to infer historical demographic parameters.

Joao S Lopes¹, David Balding, Mark A Beaumont

¹School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 228, Reading RG66AJ, UK. joao.lopes@reading.ac.uk

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PopABC is a new software package that uses approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) to analyze population divergence. This tool aids researchers and educators in understanding demographic patterns and comparing evolutionary scenarios.

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Area of Science:

Population genetics
Evolutionary biology
Computational biology

Background:

Understanding demographic divergence is crucial for evolutionary studies.
Distinguishing between different demographic scenarios requires robust analytical tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce PopABC, a novel computer package for inferring demographic divergence.
To provide a tool for Bayesian model choice to differentiate demographic scenarios.
To offer a resource for both scientific research and educational purposes.

Main Methods:

Utilizes coalescent simulation within the framework of approximate Bayesian computation (ABC).
Designed for inferring demographic divergence patterns in populations and species.
Implemented in C for cross-platform compatibility (UNIX, MacOSX, Windows).

Main Results:

PopABC facilitates the inference of demographic divergence patterns.
The software enables Bayesian model choice for scenario discrimination.
Provides a user-friendly interface for complex population genetic analyses.

Conclusions:

PopABC is a versatile computational tool for population genetics research.
The package supports the investigation of demographic histories and evolutionary processes.
Accessible for both advanced research and teaching applications in evolutionary biology.