An intriguing new theory of evolutionary biology says the reason sexual reproduction may be so successful is that it promotes genes that work well in combination with many other genes. This idea of ...

A team led by biologists at The University of Texas at Arlington has published a study supporting the theory that species that reproduce asexually have more harmful genetic mutations than those ...

A University of Michigan-led study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000 people finds strong support for a decades-old evolutionary theory that sought to explain ...

Researchers have identified a genetic sequence that is essential for plant reproduction. As this region is found in all plant species, it is expected to contribute to future crossbreeding initiatives ...

Evolutionary computation (EC) incorporates evolutionary ideas into algorithms. These algorithms can be applied to problems of biological interest. They are interesting models for evolution, so that EC ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Premise of research. If sexual reproduction is necessary for maintaining genotypic diversity, then plant populations lacking sex might be ...

Berkeley - The utility of sex, according to an intriguing new theory of evolutionary biology, may be its ability to promote genes that play well with many other partners rather than those that shine ...