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New Squid Genome Shines Light on Symbiotic Evolution
...for this type of coevolution across a variety of marine species. “The mind-boggling diversity and abundance of microbes makes it daunting to begin to understand these concepts of coevolution,” he...
Mathematical Analysis of Fruit Fly Wings Hints at Evolution’s Limits
A painstaking study of wing morphology shows both the striking uniformity of individuals in a species and a subtle pattern of linked variations that evolution can exploit. Two years ago,...
Gene Expression in Neurons Solves a Brain Evolution Puzzle
...those are really the same thing because they have a shared evolutionary origin.” The technique is ushering in a new era for evolutionary neuroscience. “It’s shown [us] new cell populations...
Solution: ‘Triumph or Cooperation in Game Theory and Evolution’
...using CRISPR to “cheat” in editing animal genomes could overpower evolution; and “Choosy Eggs May Pick Sperm for Their Genes, Defying Mendel’s Law,” by Carrie Arnold, which describes similar cheating...
Richard Lenski: A Conductor of Evolution’s Subtle Symphony
Richard Lenski discusses how he has been surprised by evolution. Logan Zillmer for Quanta Magazine...
Peter and Rosemary Grant: Watching Evolution Happen in Two Lifetimes
Peter and Rosemary Grant explain how our understanding of evolution has changed in their lifetimes. Jessica Kourkounis for Quanta Magazine...
Marcus Feldman: In Search of Actions That Alter Evolution
Marcus Feldman explains how he models the effects of a cultural preference — in this case, a preference for sons over daughters in China. Jason Henry for Quanta Magazine...
Nigel Goldenfeld: Seeing Emergent Physics Behind Evolution
Nigel Goldenfeld explains how condensed matter physics provides insights into the collective state of early life on Earth. Video by Seth Lowe for Quanta Magazine...
Edward O. Wilson on the Evolution of Social Behaviors
Edward O. Wilson, professor emeritus at Harvard University, is the influential naturalist and evolutionary theorist who introduced the concept of “sociobiology,” as well as one of the world’s leading experts...