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The resolution of evolutionary conflicts within species.

J Arvid Ågren^1,2, Göran Arnqvist³, Locke Rowe^4,5

¹Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation , Cleveland, OH, USA.

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|September 17, 2024

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Evolutionary conflicts are inherent in all life, from genes to societies. This research explores how diverse species resolve these conflicts, synthesizing knowledge for a unified theory of conflict resolution.

Keywords:

conflict development multicellularity sex

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Evolutionary biology
Genetics
Behavioral ecology

Background:

Evolutionary conflicts are pervasive across all biological levels, from intracellular genetic elements to interspecific interactions.
Despite inherent conflicts, functional biological systems (genomes, organisms, societies) indicate effective resolution mechanisms exist.

Discussion:

This special feature bridges disciplines studying evolutionary conflicts, integrating diverse approaches.
Papers cover bacteria, plants, and animals, examining theoretical, molecular, and population-level conflict resolution strategies.

Key Insights:

Conflict resolution is a fundamental evolutionary process crucial for biological organization.
Interdisciplinary research reveals common principles underlying conflict mitigation across taxa.
Understanding conflict resolution is key to explaining cooperation and stability in nature.

Outlook:

Further integration of molecular, ecological, and theoretical frameworks will advance conflict resolution studies.
Investigating conflict resolution in diverse species, including humans, offers insights into social dynamics.
A synthetic theory of conflict resolution can unify disparate fields in evolutionary biology.