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    • Evolutionary Biology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The 'selfish gene' theory emphasizes individual gene propagation.
    • Organisms are often viewed primarily through a lens of self-interest.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate the balance between selfish and cooperative aspects in evolution.
    • To highlight the significance of macromolecular cooperation in biological systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of evolutionary principles.
    • Examination of molecular interactions within cells.
    • Review of examples of cooperation in biological systems.

    Main Results:

    • Cooperation is evident at the macromolecular level (genes and proteins).
    • Cells function as integrated cooperative systems, even when resisting 'parasites'.
    • Cooperative interactions are observed from the origin of life to complex organisms (eukaryotes and prokaryotes).

    Conclusions:

    • Evolutionary theory must incorporate both selfish and cooperative dynamics.
    • Macromolecules function cooperatively, irrespective of their awareness of other molecular groups.
    • Genes and their products act as cooperative units, a principle applicable to diverse biological interactions.