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Is evolvability evolvable?

Massimo Pigliucci1

  • 1Department of Ecology & Evolution, Stony Brook University, 650 Life Science Building, Stony Brook, New York 11794, USA. pigliucci@genotypebyenvironment.org

Nature Reviews. Genetics
|December 7, 2007
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The evolvability of biological systems is increasingly studied to determine if it evolves and if natural selection drives this change. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind evolvability.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary biology
  • Theoretical biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Investigates the concept of evolvability, the capacity of biological systems to evolve.
  • Examines whether evolvability itself is subject to evolutionary processes.
  • Considers the role of natural selection versus other evolutionary mechanisms in shaping evolvability.

Approach:

  • Synthesizes recent theoretical and empirical literature on evolvability.
  • Discusses the potential of evolvability as a foundational concept for an extended evolutionary synthesis.
  • Highlights the need for further research into the origins and mechanisms of evolvability.

Key Points:

  • Evolvability, the ability to evolve, is a key area of inquiry in modern biology.
  • The question of whether evolvability itself evolves is being actively debated.

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  • Natural selection's role in the evolution of evolvability is a central focus.

    • Conclusions:

    • The concept of evolvability is poised to be a cornerstone of future evolutionary synthesis.
    • Significant research gaps remain in understanding the developmental and genetic basis of evolvability.
    • Continued investigation is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of evolutionary processes.