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This study explores population structure using genetic diversity measures like FST and GST. It finds that genetic diversity indices are locus-specific, influenced by mutation and migration, challenging earlier assumptions.

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    • Genetic diversity measures, including GST, are locus-specific.
    • Understanding locus-specificity is crucial for accurate population structure analysis.
    • Future research should account for locus-specific effects in population genetics.