Birthdate: December 21, 1889
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States
Died: March 3, 1988
Sewall Wright was a prominent American geneticist known for his groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary theory and population genetics. He played a key role in establishing population genetics alongside Ronald Fisher and J.B.S. Haldane, a pivotal development in the modern synthesis of evolutionary biology. Wright is credited with discovering the inbreeding coefficient and creating methods for its calculation in pedigree animals and populations. He also pioneered innovative techniques for analyzing gene frequencies in populations, shedding light on the impact of natural selection, mutation, migration, and genetic drift. In addition to his work in population genetics, Wright made significant advancements in mammalian and biochemical genetics.
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