Tag Archives: Neo-Darwinian
Neo-Darwinian theory tells us that we evolved through a series of random mutations that conferred beneficial traits upon us making us more fit survivors. Unfortunately, the first step in this process is fraught with difficulty. Mutations are mistakes in genetic replication. The cell even recognizes this fact and has mechanisms designed to repair them. This raises two important questions; first,…..
As a neonatologist, I encountered hundreds of babies with developmental abnormalities. The first diagnostic thought that crossed our minds was, “Is this a mutation?” We asked this question because we knew that an abnormality in genetic information processing could be the source of the baby’s malformation. We would then send their blood to the genetics lab to evaluate the DNA for any possible mutations. In my clinical practice, I never saw a good mutation, but I saw plenty of bad…..
