Evolution not completely random according to an experiment

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An experiment from Princeton University suggests that evolution mutations may not be entirely random, challenging traditional views on evolutionary processes. The discussion highlights that the non-randomness of evolution has been recognized in scientific circles for some time, indicating that nature conducts its own experiments. The conversation also touches on the implications of this research, including potential questions about the agency of proteins. Participants reference additional resources, such as the book "Inside the Human Genome" by John C. Avise, to further explore these concepts. Overall, the findings prompt a reevaluation of established evolutionary theories.
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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?
 
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Biology news on Phys.org
Also see http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/11/prediction_selfpromoting_hype.php" .
 
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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
 
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