+The **Founder Effect** occurs when a new population is established by a small number of individuals, leading to a reduced [Genetic Variation](/wiki/genetic_variation) compared to the original population. This small founding group carries only a fraction of the ancestral gene pool, potentially increasing the prevalence of certain traits or diseases due to [Genetic Drift](/wiki/genetic_drift).
+## See also
+- [Population Bottleneck](/wiki/population_bottleneck)
+- [Gene Pool](/wiki/gene_pool)
+- [Allele Frequency](/wiki/allele_frequency)
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