Understanding virus evolution: the contribution of population genetics theory
As a follow-up to the discussion started by the recent Heredity paper by Jensen and Lynch, "Considering mutational meltdown as a potential SARS-CoV-2 treatment strategy”, we have assembled a collection of papers from the Heredity archive that emphasise the contribution that population genetics theory and analyses have contributed to understanding the evolution of viruses. There is a much larger collection of those concerned with plant viruses (particularly in relation to crops) but here we have focused on those with implications for human or animal health.
