The history in our genes.

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  • Author(s): Ball, Philip
  • Source:
    Science. 9/6/2024, Vol. 385 Issue 6713, p1050-1050. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      GENES; NATURAL history; NATURAL selection; GENETIC drift; LITERARY festivals; CHICKS
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on Richard Dawkins's latest book, which presents a gene-centric view of evolution and its implications for understanding biological traits. Topics include Dawkins's adaptationist perspective, the critique of alternative evolutionary theories, and the challenges and limitations of viewing genes as the primary drivers of evolution.