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[Molecular bases of evolution].

M V Vol'kenshteĭn

    Molekuliarnaia Biologiia
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Evolutionary theory highlights unified "engineering principles" in life, differing rates for generalist vs. specialist species, and the crucial role of molecular drive and non-functional DNA mutations in generating novelties.

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    [Neutral mutations and interference-stability of the genetic code].

    Molekuliarnaia biologiia·1988

    Area of Science:

    • Evolutionary biology
    • Molecular evolution
    • Theoretical biology

    Context:

    • Discusses fundamental concepts in evolutionary theory, including species differentiation and evolutionary rates.
    • Explores the role of protein engineering, metal ions, and horizontal transfer in language evolution.
    • Examines random drift, molecular drive, and the significance of synonymous and non-functional DNA mutations.

    Purpose:

    • To present a unified view of evolutionary principles, emphasizing
    • engineering principles
    • and molecular mechanisms.
    • To propose a mathematical framework for evolutionary theory based on Markov chains.
    • To link the evolution of species to the evolution of ontogeny and molecular ontogeny.

    Summary:

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    • Evolutionary rates differ between generalist and specialist species, with molecular drive and mutations in non-functional DNA being key drivers of novelty.
    • Protein engineering principles and the influence of transition metals and zinc ions on enzymatic activity are discussed.
    • Language evolution involves significant horizontal transfer, while biological evolution relies on molecular drive and drift; synonymic mutations and non-functional DNA are critical.

    Impact:

    • Suggests a future mathematical theory of evolution based on Markov chains with dynamic stochastic matrices.
    • Proposes that the evolution of species is fundamentally the evolution of ontogenies.
    • Highlights the necessity of a molecular theory of ontogeny for a comprehensive molecular theory of evolution.