Richard Durrett (Books)

Richard Durrett Books

August 17, 1951

Richard Durrett is a mathematician celebrated for his seminal contributions to probability theory and stochastic processes. His work deeply explores the intricate applications of these mathematical fields to areas such as mathematical ecology and population genetics. Durrett's writings are distinguished by their rigorous approach and clarity, making complex theories accessible. He is recognized for his foundational research that continues to shape our understanding of dynamic systems.

Probability models for DNA sequence evolution

248 pages
9 hours of reading

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Many researchers in statistics, biology, mathematics, and computer science are working in the area of genetics. This book presents mathematical techniques for understanding sequence evolution. Throughout the book, the theory is developed in close connection with data from more than 60 experimental studies from the biology literature that illustrate the use of these results. This book is written for mathematicians and for biologists alike. It assumes no previous knowledge of concepts from biology and only a basic knowledge of probability.