Evolution Unleashed (2018)

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Epigenetic inheritance shows that acquired characteristics can be passed to offspring, challenging traditional evolutionary theory.
The Extended Evolutionary Synthesis (EES) proposes that developmental processes play a pivotal role in evolution, contrary to the orthodox view.
Animal culture and social learning influence evolution, with behaviors and traditions being passed down non-genetically.
Developmental bias suggests that some evolutionary outcomes are more probable due to biological constraints and mechanisms.
Scientific debates in evolution reflect broader struggles between traditional views and emerging data, without clear revolutions.
Epigenetics, culture, and developmental processes collectively shape adaptation, making evolution more complex than previously thought.

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