##  [Coalescent Theory](/coalescent-theory) 

  ##  [Coalescent Theory](https://natural.quantumdictionary.io/coalescent-theory-0) 

  

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Definition

A stochastic backward-time framework in population genetics that models the genealogical process by tracing sampled alleles' lineages to common ancestors; coalescent events occur at rates determined by effective population size and demographic history.