What Is the "Serial Founder Effect," and What Are the Dynamics

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Essay

What is the "serial founder effect," and what are the dynamics of genetic diversity as each new population is established?

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Definitions:

Psychokinesis

The supposed ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind without physical interaction.

Dissociation

A psychological process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity.

Phantom Limb Sensations

The phenomenon where individuals experience sensations, often painful, in a limb that has been amputated.

Kinesthesia

The sense of movement, allowing an individual to sense the position, weight, and movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.