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#1127 Jonathan Losos - Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution

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Chance and Change in Evolution

This chapter examines the role of chance events, such as the asteroid impact that caused the dinosaurs' extinction, in shaping evolutionary history. It contrasts the influence of contingent events with convergent evolution and discusses mechanisms like natural selection and genetic drift, highlighting the rapidity of evolutionary change. Additionally, it explores the evolution of experimental evolutionary science, affirming the relevance of laboratory findings to natural environments.

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