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Speciation and bifurcations.

M V Volkenstein1, M A Livshits

  • 1Institute of Molecular Biology, Academy of Sciences of USSR, Moscow.

Bio Systems
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Charles Darwin influenced physics of dissipative structures. Mathematical models reconcile gradual and punctual evolution, viewing speciation as a non-equilibrium phase transition.

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Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary science bridging physics and biology.
  • Focus on synergetics and physics of dissipative structures.

Background:

  • Discusses the interrelations between physics and biology.
  • Highlights Darwin's foundational role in synergetics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present gradual and punctual evolution theories.
  • To resolve contradictions using molecular and physical treatments.
  • To model speciation using non-linear dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological physical treatment of evolution.
  • Molecular theory of evolution.
  • Development of non-linear mathematical models for speciation.

Main Results:

  • Darwin recognized as a founder of physics of dissipative structures.

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  • Contradictions between gradual and punctual evolution resolved.
  • Living systems characterized as open, non-equilibrium systems.
  • Mathematical models proposed for gradual and punctual speciation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gradual and punctual speciation models have physico-mathematical validity.
    • Punctuated speciation is analogous to bifurcation and non-equilibrium phase transitions.