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  • Population Genetics
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Evolutionary Dynamics

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  • The stochastic Fisher-Kolmogorov-Petrovsky-Piscounov (SFKPP) equation is commonly used to model beneficial mutation propagation in populations.
  • Existing models often rely on mean-field approximations, which may not fully capture stochastic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive and analyze an exact, individual-based stochastic model for mutation propagation.
  • To compare the new model's predictions with the phenomenological SFKPP equation.
  • To investigate the influence of dispersal kernels on population dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an individual-based stochastic model based on the spatial Moran process.
  • Exact treatment of fluctuations within the model.
  • Mean-field approximation of the individual-based model.
  • Analysis of front behavior under small selection pressure.
  • Generalization to include various dispersal kernels.

Main Results:

  • The mean-field approximation of the new model yields an equation distinct from the SFKPP equation.
  • Under weak selection, front propagation can be modeled as Brownian motion with drift.
  • Microscopic parameters of the Moran model determine Brownian motion properties.
  • Effective population size and diffusion coefficient can be calculated from the dispersal kernel.

Conclusions:

  • The derived individual-based model offers a more precise framework for studying mutation spread than traditional phenomenological equations.
  • The model accurately captures stochastic effects and provides a basis for calculating key population dynamics parameters.
  • This approach enhances our understanding of evolutionary processes in spatially extended populations.