Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
3 years ago

Mutations enhancing both fitness and evolvability could revolutionize evolution.

Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B Molecular and Developmental Evolution
Adaptive evolvability through direct selection instead of indirect, second‐order selection
Andreas Wagner

Paper Summary

Some mutations can improve both fitness and evolvability, making evolution more successful. This suggests that evolvability itself can be advantageous, not just the traits it leads to. This finding opens up new research possibilities to understand how evolution creates diverse life forms.

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