Evolution is the process through which species of organisms change over time through variations in their genetic material. These changes often occur through mechanisms such as natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift. Evolution explains the diversity of life on Earth by demonstrating how organisms adapt to their environments and how new species arise from common ancestors. This process leads to the development of traits that enhance survival and reproduction, allowing successful traits to become more common in populations across generations. In a broader context, evolution encompasses not only biological change but also the emergence of complex systems and behaviors in various forms of life.
New Insights into Neanderthal-Human Interbreeding Recent breakthroughs in genetics have unveiled the intricate timeline of interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals, beginning roughly 50,500 years ago and persisting for an…