Evolution is always happening — so why can't we see it? A biologist explains the timescale problem, election pressure, and ...
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: In the 1960s, Kimura’s neutral theory revolutionized molecular biology by arguing most DNA changes are random, not adaptive. A new study finds ...
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The 'Shadow' in Evolution That Explains Why Long Life Comes at a Cost
(Diane Isabel/iStock/Getty Images) The world's population is shifting. We're living longer than ever before, with elderly ...
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Human Evolution May Be Undergoing a Major Shift Right in Front of Our Eyes
(Volodymyr Yakimchuk/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus) A seismic shift in the selection pressures acting on humans may have brought us to a major turning point in our evolutionary journey. According ...
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The “Frozen Evolution” Myth A popular assumption says medicine, technology, and home comforts have put humanity beyond the ...
New research suggests natural selection can slow evolution, maintain similarities across generations
Natural selection is usually understood in the context of change. When organisms deviate from the norm, they may gain advantages that let their lineages outlast those of their less-adaptable relatives ...
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