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Naturwissenschaften June 2004 PMID 15241603

The modern theory of biological evolution: an expanded synthesis.

Ulrich Kutschera, Karl J Niklas

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Several posts criticize the scientific basis of the modern synthesis, such as questioning whether theories are demonstrable, highlighting skepticism with phrases like 'theory isn't demonstrable' and dismissing peer-reviewed data as irrelevant. Tone tends toward skepticism and disbelief, contributing to a generally low level of constructive engagement or impact.

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  • The text explains how the modern theory of biological evolution originated from Darwin and Wallace's idea of natural selection, which has been expanded and supported by additional scientists like Weismann and Dobzhansky.
  • It discusses the development of the modern synthesis of evolutionary theory, covering topics such as fossil evidence, mass extinctions, species selection, and molecular biology, emphasizing how new discoveries have refined our understanding of evolution.
  • The article highlights that while the core principles of evolutionary theory remain valid, they have been modified to incorporate advances in molecular and experimental sciences, encouraging ongoing research across all life forms to answer unresolved questions.
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Pense Ciência
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jojo ton cauchemar
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@BBenkahla6873 @akbaylinbgayet @Un_MehdiRevolte Renseigne-toi sur ce qu'est une théorie scientifique et une hypothèse scientifique. -https://t.co/GZPDkYVIKy -https://t.co/aBfdFLWlNZ -https://t.co/yxf2TLaF0q -https://t.co/sxdgSnYywA

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@Xilaf_ Autant pour moi... Capucin https://t.co/sxdgSnYywA

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@shutitdown0809 @vidamachine @daithi1892 @PBDerbysAtheist @bethingaround @Irish_Atheist @sarahsalviander @paulclark42GB There you go https://t.co/81bu0KXx3k Mind you the chances of you actually reading that and understanding it is as likely as there being a sky fairy. Nil!

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Ithinkx
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@Clorff @TherapyTime3 Uma “teoria” é por natureza não demonstrável?????? “Hipóteses” podem ou não ser reproduzíveis???? Se estiver interessado. https://t.co/x5glXxd8B3

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@MakeItRainLord I've already done that, and look here, I've published the data in this paper: https://t.co/FNhEhRLCbO All you have to do now is peer-review it.

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jojo ton cauchemar
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@Xilaf_ Autant pour moi... Capucin https://t.co/sxdgSnYywA

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jojo ton cauchemar
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@BBenkahla6873 @akbaylinbgayet @Un_MehdiRevolte Renseigne-toi sur ce qu'est une théorie scientifique et une hypothèse scientifique. -https://t.co/GZPDkYVIKy -https://t.co/aBfdFLWlNZ -https://t.co/yxf2TLaF0q -https://t.co/sxdgSnYywA

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Ithinkx
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@Clorff @TherapyTime3 Uma “teoria” é por natureza não demonstrável?????? “Hipóteses” podem ou não ser reproduzíveis???? Se estiver interessado. https://t.co/x5glXxd8B3

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Fonte: https://t.co/f08N3Kw7dw

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@yotunerr @OpJony @ChronicZedd @vir_innominatum @TakeThatDarwin @DrWitnesser I went to wikipedia, which quotes the works "Strickberger's Evolution" and "The modern theory of biological evolution: an expanded synthesis". So what?

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@MakeItRainLord I've already done that, and look here, I've published the data in this paper: https://t.co/FNhEhRLCbO All you have to do now is peer-review it.

Aug 17, 2020 · 332 followers View post →
Pigdowndog
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@shutitdown0809 @vidamachine @daithi1892 @PBDerbysAtheist @bethingaround @Irish_Atheist @sarahsalviander @paulclark42GB There you go https://t.co/81bu0KXx3k Mind you the chances of you actually reading that and understanding it is as likely as there being a sky fairy. Nil!

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