Talk:Survival of the Sickest (book)
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[edit] Proposed wording changes
See if this proposed merger of the second and third paragraphs looks more encyclopedic than the present wording.
Based on a new field called epigenetics, the book describes new research which supports a possible mechanism of action for the previously discredited Lamarck's theory of hereditable adaptations. It describes changes in the static evaluation theory (wherein gene mutations are attributed to random occurrences). It discusses environmental factors which may influence evolution and research which supports the postulate that gene mutations can be triggered by other genes called the jumping genes. Jumping genes are not random, occurring as result of environmental pressures. They are believed to most likely benefit the organism, in that particular environment change. If these environmental pressures occur during early pregnancy, the book postulates these mutations, "traits" can genetically be passed on to child and describes problematic results if the environmental pressure is only temporary.
Feel free to modify and post this or to post it as it is or to disagree. Trilobitealive (talk) 17:04, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
