Scientists Unveil an Evolutionary Paradox That Could Rewrite Biology Rules
While it might not boast as many as some other sciences do, biology still has approximately two dozen "rules." These are broad generalizations that describe the behaviors, characteristics, and evolutionary processes of living organisms. Currently, USC researchers aim to introduce a novel principle known as "selectively advantageous instability (SAI)." This concept examines how instability can confer advantages to both individual cells and entire organisms. On the converse side of this "rule," SAI might also play a crucial role in phenomena such as diseases and aging. Therefore, comprehending this mechanism could help in investigating these biological processes further. Throughout various scientific fields, principles and regulations assist us in understanding the environment surrounding us, regardless of whether they apply to vast cosmic dimensions or tiny subatomic levels. Nevertheless, within biology, matters tend to be somewhat mo...