REVIEW Selectionism and Neutralism in Molecular Evolution
... Department of Biology, Institute of Molecular Evolutionary Genetics, 328 Mueller Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University Charles Darwin proposed that evolution occurs primarily by natural selection, but this view has been controversial from the beginning. Two of the major opposing views have been ...
... Department of Biology, Institute of Molecular Evolutionary Genetics, 328 Mueller Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University Charles Darwin proposed that evolution occurs primarily by natural selection, but this view has been controversial from the beginning. Two of the major opposing views have been ...
Adaptation and Evolutionary Theory
... the meaning of terms already in use; stipulative of the interesting problems don't arise at this level definitions assign, by stipulation, special mean- of generality. In this paper we will be primarily ing to a term (either newly coined or previously concerned with natural selection, i.e. with intr ...
... the meaning of terms already in use; stipulative of the interesting problems don't arise at this level definitions assign, by stipulation, special mean- of generality. In this paper we will be primarily ing to a term (either newly coined or previously concerned with natural selection, i.e. with intr ...
Rapid evolution of wing size clines in Drosophila subobscura
... rapid and dramatic evolutionary responses to environmental perturbation are now well documented in studies of single populations (reviewed in Hendry & Kinnison, 1999; Kinnison & Hendry, 2001). Although such studies provide dramatic testimony to the efficacy of natural selection, they may tell us lit ...
... rapid and dramatic evolutionary responses to environmental perturbation are now well documented in studies of single populations (reviewed in Hendry & Kinnison, 1999; Kinnison & Hendry, 2001). Although such studies provide dramatic testimony to the efficacy of natural selection, they may tell us lit ...
The evolution of animal genitalia: distinguishing between
... elaboration, which does not necessarily account for the origin of these traits ( Johnstone, 1995). Thus, I believe that a more diversified view, where the research program outlined here is linked with comparative and historical studies as well as with those of functional morphology, will prove to be ...
... elaboration, which does not necessarily account for the origin of these traits ( Johnstone, 1995). Thus, I believe that a more diversified view, where the research program outlined here is linked with comparative and historical studies as well as with those of functional morphology, will prove to be ...
A review of The Structure of Evolutionary Theory
... Evolutionary Theory. But I really did! And having done so, I also can’t believe that those reviewers who have enthusiastically endorsed this Brobdignagian tome actually suffered through the whole thing. It is nearly inedible, so if this review seems dyspeptic, it is for good reason: I could use some ...
... Evolutionary Theory. But I really did! And having done so, I also can’t believe that those reviewers who have enthusiastically endorsed this Brobdignagian tome actually suffered through the whole thing. It is nearly inedible, so if this review seems dyspeptic, it is for good reason: I could use some ...
Darwinian metaphysics
... and the term itself, therefore, are bound to elicit criticism from positivistic as well as metaphysical positions. Nevertheless, “Darwinian metaphysics” appears to be a suitable term for all historic or recent approaches claiming that Darwinian processes essentially offer a universal account of biol ...
... and the term itself, therefore, are bound to elicit criticism from positivistic as well as metaphysical positions. Nevertheless, “Darwinian metaphysics” appears to be a suitable term for all historic or recent approaches claiming that Darwinian processes essentially offer a universal account of biol ...
Physically strong men are more militant: A test across four countries
... many generations, e.g., the Jains, the Amish, the Lapps. These exceptions are exceedingly rare, however, and tend to exist as subpopulations protected by larger nation-states. The bulk of the evidence indicates that human societies have engaged in group aggression throughout recorded history and bef ...
... many generations, e.g., the Jains, the Amish, the Lapps. These exceptions are exceedingly rare, however, and tend to exist as subpopulations protected by larger nation-states. The bulk of the evidence indicates that human societies have engaged in group aggression throughout recorded history and bef ...
Experimental elimination of parasites in nature
... (Poecilia reticulata) introduced into four natural streams following experimental elimination of a common and deleterious parasite (Gyrodactylus spp.). After two generations of laboratory rearing to control for plasticity and maternal effects, we infected individual fish to assess their resistance t ...
... (Poecilia reticulata) introduced into four natural streams following experimental elimination of a common and deleterious parasite (Gyrodactylus spp.). After two generations of laboratory rearing to control for plasticity and maternal effects, we infected individual fish to assess their resistance t ...
DARWINIAN STRUGGLES: BUT IS THERE PROGRESS?
... fire, and in this respect Darwin Studies was exceptionally fortunate. It turned out that there was a huge mass of pertinent material, over and above the very extensive, published works. There were notebooks kept at crucial times of discovery, there were manuscripts of early drafts of key works, there ...
... fire, and in this respect Darwin Studies was exceptionally fortunate. It turned out that there was a huge mass of pertinent material, over and above the very extensive, published works. There were notebooks kept at crucial times of discovery, there were manuscripts of early drafts of key works, there ...
Hsp90 - Csulb.edu
... whether the kind of phenotypic variation, caused by changes in the level of Hsp90 protein, in balance increases or decreases evolvability. The variations in Drosophila wing vein, eye and head morphologies (Rutherford and Lindquist, ’98) resemble unconditionally deleterious variations that are predic ...
... whether the kind of phenotypic variation, caused by changes in the level of Hsp90 protein, in balance increases or decreases evolvability. The variations in Drosophila wing vein, eye and head morphologies (Rutherford and Lindquist, ’98) resemble unconditionally deleterious variations that are predic ...
The Evolution of Population Biology - Assets
... evolutionary genetics, and the second volume, Thinking about Evolution: Historical, Philosophical, and Political Perspectives, honors Lewontin’s contributions to the history and philosophy of biology and to the controversial field of sociobiology. This volume honors his contributions to population bi ...
... evolutionary genetics, and the second volume, Thinking about Evolution: Historical, Philosophical, and Political Perspectives, honors Lewontin’s contributions to the history and philosophy of biology and to the controversial field of sociobiology. This volume honors his contributions to population bi ...
Interpreting evolutionary diagrams: When topology and process
... Novick (2008) found that textbooks ranging from middle school to upper level college present a range of evolutionary diagrams. Some of these diagrams illustrate what is known about macroevolutionary theory more robustly than others. In particular, cladograms convey patterns of nested sets of taxa su ...
... Novick (2008) found that textbooks ranging from middle school to upper level college present a range of evolutionary diagrams. Some of these diagrams illustrate what is known about macroevolutionary theory more robustly than others. In particular, cladograms convey patterns of nested sets of taxa su ...
descent with modification who influenced darwin`s thinking
... In every day usage “theory” often refers to a hunch or a speculation. When people say, “I have a theory about what happened,” they are often drawing a conclusion based on fragmentary or inconclusive evidence. The formal scientific definition of “theory” is quite different from the every day meaning. ...
... In every day usage “theory” often refers to a hunch or a speculation. When people say, “I have a theory about what happened,” they are often drawing a conclusion based on fragmentary or inconclusive evidence. The formal scientific definition of “theory” is quite different from the every day meaning. ...
WHAT IS DARWIN`S THEORY?
... the results of his work! In 1859 On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection presented evidence and proposed a mechanism for evolution that he called NATURAL SELECTION http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/world/images/s125.jpg ...
... the results of his work! In 1859 On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection presented evidence and proposed a mechanism for evolution that he called NATURAL SELECTION http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/world/images/s125.jpg ...
Evolution by Jumps: Francis Galton and William Bateson
... the time, that it should be possible to improve humankind through selective breeding, just as it is possible to select for desirable breeds of domestic animals. “Hereditary talent and character,” a two-part article in Macmillan’s Magazine (1865), was Galton’s first statement on the subject (Galton 1 ...
... the time, that it should be possible to improve humankind through selective breeding, just as it is possible to select for desirable breeds of domestic animals. “Hereditary talent and character,” a two-part article in Macmillan’s Magazine (1865), was Galton’s first statement on the subject (Galton 1 ...
Charles Darwin Biography
... Entomology in 1829. Darwin's first published word was "Cambridge". Darwin became the devoted follower of Professor of botany John Stevens Henslow (1796-1861). Through their close friendship Darwin learned a great deal about the practice of natural science. Darwin passed his B.A. examination in Janu ...
... Entomology in 1829. Darwin's first published word was "Cambridge". Darwin became the devoted follower of Professor of botany John Stevens Henslow (1796-1861). Through their close friendship Darwin learned a great deal about the practice of natural science. Darwin passed his B.A. examination in Janu ...
ppt
... Evolution is not “goal oriented” Evolution is a genetic response to the interaction between the individuals of a population and their current environment (which includes other individuals) Natural selection can only act on the phenotypic variation present, and selection can only cause evolutionary ...
... Evolution is not “goal oriented” Evolution is a genetic response to the interaction between the individuals of a population and their current environment (which includes other individuals) Natural selection can only act on the phenotypic variation present, and selection can only cause evolutionary ...
- Philsci
... dimensions into a two-dimensional surface. Each organismal genotype will have a fitness shown as an altitude on this surface. The landscape picture suggests that as less fit individuals fall away and as more fit variants are introduced into the population, natural selection drives the population tow ...
... dimensions into a two-dimensional surface. Each organismal genotype will have a fitness shown as an altitude on this surface. The landscape picture suggests that as less fit individuals fall away and as more fit variants are introduced into the population, natural selection drives the population tow ...
evolution of increased resistance in hosts Experimental
... (Poecilia reticulata) introduced into four natural streams following experimental elimination of a common and deleterious parasite (Gyrodactylus spp.). After two generations of laboratory rearing to control for plasticity and maternal effects, we infected individual fish to assess their resistance t ...
... (Poecilia reticulata) introduced into four natural streams following experimental elimination of a common and deleterious parasite (Gyrodactylus spp.). After two generations of laboratory rearing to control for plasticity and maternal effects, we infected individual fish to assess their resistance t ...
Stephen E - lundslaktare
... To subject evolution to scientific and other criticism There is a wise saying that, "The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him" (Proverbs 18:17). A false theory can seem right if it is protected from criticism (Johnson, 1992a). Darwin's theory has in fac ...
... To subject evolution to scientific and other criticism There is a wise saying that, "The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him" (Proverbs 18:17). A false theory can seem right if it is protected from criticism (Johnson, 1992a). Darwin's theory has in fac ...
Pitchers et al resubmission to Phil Trans Feb2014
... across trait types and taxa. We find evidence that sexual traits evolve faster than other ...
... across trait types and taxa. We find evidence that sexual traits evolve faster than other ...