The Spice of Life: Variety is also Good for Hares
Monday, November 22, 2010 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Since 1871, when Charles Darwin wrote The Descent of Man, it has been widely accepted that "Variability is the necessary basis for the action of selection." Variability is associated with the ability to adapt, which is clearly beneficial at a species level. But there is increasing evidence that genetic variability may also give rise to advantages at the level of the individual.