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  • 1Departments of Biology and Mathematics & Statistics and Center for Advanced Research in Environmental Genomics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada. sarisbro@uottawa.ca

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This chapter introduces computational molecular evolution, focusing on likelihood methods and DNA substitution models. It also covers inferring evolutionary rates and dates, linking population genetics with molecular evolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Molecular evolution studies the evolutionary changes in DNA and protein sequences.
  • Likelihood-based methods are crucial for phylogenetic inference.
  • Understanding evolutionary rates and divergence times is fundamental.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an introduction to computational molecular evolution.
  • To review DNA substitution models and model selection.
  • To present recent advancements in phylogenetic dating and rate inference.

Main Methods:

  • Review of standard DNA substitution models.
  • Explanation of likelihood-based phylogenetic inference.
  • Integration of diffusion theory for linking population and molecular evolution.

Main Results:

  • Emergence and application of likelihood methods in molecular evolution.
  • Overview of current DNA substitution models and their selection.
  • New approaches for inferring absolute dates and rates on phylogenies.

Conclusions:

  • Computational molecular evolution integrates diverse methodologies.
  • Advanced models connect population genetics and molecular evolution.
  • This chapter offers a foundation for understanding phylogenetic analyses.