Evolution not completely random according to an experiment

[WaveJumper]

Evolution mutations not completely random according to an experiment

I wondered for a while where to post this link, but since it will probably provoke questions on the origins of this new guiding mechanism of evolution, i decided it had to land here(it will be a matter of time till someone raises the question "Do proteins have a mind of their own?"). Here is the link to an experiment carried out in the Chemistry Department of Princeton University :


http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S22/60/95O56/index.xml?section=topstories



What are your thoughts?

 

[Mapes]

Also see http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/11/prediction_selfpromoting_hype.php" .

 

[tkjtkj]

It looks like they invented the wheel.

The non-randomness of the process of evolution has been accepted by science for a long time. Nature has been doing her own 'experiments' which merely need to be observed.

You might enjoy this book:
"Inside the Human Genome" by John C. Avise

 

[Monique]

The OP is no longer a member here, so this thread is closed.

 

[LudusRex]

I find this experiment and its findings to be very intriguing. It challenges the traditional view of evolution as a completely random process and suggests that there may be some guiding mechanism at play. This is a significant discovery, as it has the potential to change our understanding of how evolution occurs.

The fact that the researchers were able to observe specific mutations occurring in response to environmental stressors is groundbreaking. It suggests that there may be some level of communication or coordination between the proteins within an organism, which ultimately influences its evolutionary path.

However, it is important to note that this experiment was conducted in a controlled laboratory setting and may not accurately reflect the complex and dynamic nature of evolution in the natural world. Further research and experimentation will be needed to fully understand the implications of these findings.

Overall, this experiment provides valuable insight into the mechanisms of evolution and opens up new avenues for exploration in this field. It highlights the need for continued research and a deeper understanding of the complexities of life and its evolution.