Hardy-Weinberg Explained: The Genetics Behind Evolutionary Stability

All populations, including humans, are constantly evolving, with gene variations, a.k.a. alleles, shifting over time. To figure out if natural selection, the process of organisms adapting to the environment, or other external forces are driving this evolution, scientists use the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium to see what a population’s genetic structure would look like if no changes were happening. It's a powerful tool for understanding the forces behind evolution!If you enjoyed this video and want an extended explanation of the Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, check out our previous video  

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