Difference between UPGMA and the NJ

Hi,

I understand how UPGMA works but I do not know what is the difference between it and the NJ method and how NJ works.

I am not a mathematician so a simple but extensive explanation, links, etc are welcome.

Thanks

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updated 4.6 years ago by Ram 4.5K • | written 11.8 years ago by l.roca 1

Wikipedia has a pretty straightforward explanation/illustration of NJ -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighbor_joining. Can you make your question more specific by saying what you are still missing having read this?

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updated 4.6 years ago by Ram 4.5K • | written 11.8 years ago by David W 494

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