Explores the discovery, nature, and role of genes in evolution and development.

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This text is about the central role of evolution in shaping the nature and diversity of the living world. It describes the processes of natural selection, how a

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of