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PhysicsFan11
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So, with regards to the E.coli evolution experiment, would modifying the culture medium of the E.coli change it from, as noted earlier, a purifying selection process to a diversifying one? If the E.coli were placed in a more natural environment with amplified survival pressure, could we expect diversification of E.coli phenotypes?I don't see any indication that it would have occurred very early or very late. Estimating the probability precisely looks like a huge challenge.