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  • Evolutionary biology
  • Computational genetics
  • Population genetics

Background:

  • Efficient simulation of genetic data under the coalescent is crucial for evolutionary studies, especially with increasing population density and spatial landscape incorporation.
  • Traditional coalescent simulation strategies may fail when assumptions about lineage dynamics are violated, such as at low population densities where multiple lineages can merge into a single parent.
  • Current implementations lack flexibility in switching between different lineage merger types at runtime, hindering accurate and efficient simulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a flexible and efficient coalescent simulation strategy that addresses the computational challenges posed by increasing population density and spatial considerations.
  • To create a reusable C++ library that allows for dynamic switching between various lineage merger types.
  • To improve the accuracy and speed of genetic data simulation for evolutionary processes.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an occupancy spectrum algorithm to generate the joint probability distribution of the occupancy spectrum, enabling faster computation than direct lineage assignment.
  • Implemented general definitions of lineage mergers in C++, creating a reusable codebase for various coalescent merger types (binary, multiple, hybrids).
  • Included an approximation that discards low-probability spectrums to further enhance computational speed.

Main Results:

  • The occupancy spectrum algorithm significantly speeds up computation compared to traditional coalescent assignment processes.
  • The implemented C++ library, Quetzal, offers highly reusable coalescent mergers with demonstrated performance and runtime comparisons.
  • Example applications illustrate the utility of the developed coalescent merger variants.

Conclusions:

  • Quetzal provides an efficient and flexible open-source C++ library for coalescent simulations, improving the analysis of genetic data in evolutionary studies.
  • The new simulation strategy and algorithms enhance computational speed and accuracy, particularly for complex population structures.
  • The library's reusability and adaptability make it a valuable tool for researchers studying evolutionary processes.