🧬🌟 Is evolution really random? A new study in Nature challenges the classic theory that DNA mutations are purely random and independent of the environment. The study shows that bacteria can adapt their mutation rates in response to different stresses. #evolution #mutation #bacteria https://phys.org/news/2024-01-evolution-random-previously-thought.html
Evolution is not as random as previously thought, finds new study
A new study has found that evolution is not as unpredictable as previously thought, which could allow scientists to explore which genes could be useful to tackle real-world issues such as antibiotic resistance, disease, and climate change.Science X (Phys.org)