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[Individual development and lessons of evolutionism].

M A Shishkin

    Ontogenez
    |July 4, 2006
    PubMed
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    Evolutionary theory faces a crisis due to contradictions between discrete heredity and systemic development. An alternative epigenetic theory proposes heredity arises from selection, guiding development toward stable states, challenging current evolutionary synthesis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Biology
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • Genetics

    Context:

    • Current evolutionary theory, particularly the synthetic theory, faces significant challenges.
    • The concept of discrete heredity in preformationism contradicts the systemic nature of ontogenesis.
    • The principle of selection of inherited factors is insufficient to explain evolutionary processes.

    Purpose:

    • To critique the prevailing genetic-based evolutionary models.
    • To present an alternative epigenetic theory emphasizing the integrity of living organization.
    • To highlight the fundamental incompatibility between genetic and developmental concepts in evolution.

    Summary:

    • The study argues that the current crisis in evolutionism stems from the incompatibility of discrete heredity models with systemic developmental properties.

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  • An alternative epigenetic theory posits that heredity is a product of selection, directing development towards stable outcomes.
  • The dominance of genetic views is attributed to historical mechanistic traditions rather than logical substantiation.

    • Impact:

    • Challenges the feasibility of a "new evolutionary synthesis" based on current genetic generalizations.
    • Suggests that evolutionary interpretations of genetic data must be framed within developmental biology.
    • Proposes a paradigm shift towards integrating epigenetic principles for a more robust understanding of evolution.