The mega‐evolution of life with its three memory systems depends on sender–receiver communication and problem‐solving. A narrative review DOI Creative Commons
Arnold De Loof

The Journal of Physiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 602(11), P. 2417 - 2431

Published: Sept. 18, 2023

Abstract It should be the ultimate goal of any theory evolution to delineate contours an integrative system answer question: How does life (in all its complexity) evolve (which can called mega‐evolution)? But how plausibly define ‘life’? My (1994–2023) is: ‘life’ sounds like a noun, but denotes activity, and thus is verb. Life ( L ) nothing else than total sum (∑) acts communication (transfer information) C executed by type senders–receivers at their levels (up least 15) compartmental organization: = ∑ . The ‘communicating compartment’ better suited serve as universal unit structure, function cell, smallest such unit. By paying much importance activity Central Dogma molecular biology, wealth new insights unfold. major ones are follows. (1) Living compartments have not only genetic memory (DNA), also still enigmatic cognitive electrical (and triple system). (2) Complex up three types progeny: descendants/children, pupils/learners electricians. (3) Of particular adaptation, act problem‐solving because messages need decoded. Hence through that precedes selection, itself driving force own (a very clever counterintuitive unexpected logical deduction). Perhaps, this ‘vital force’ philosopher Nobel laureate 1927) Henri Bergson searched for did find. image

Language: Английский

The 21st century engram DOI
Sarah Robins

Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Cognitive Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(5)

Published: May 12, 2023

Abstract The search for the engram —the neural mechanism of memory—has been a guiding research project neuroscience since its emergence as distinct scientific field. Recent developments in tools and techniques available investigating mechanisms memory have allowed researchers to proclaimed is over. While there ongoing debate about justification that claim, renewed interest clear. This attention highlights impoverished status concept. As accelerates, simple characterization an enduring physical change stretched thin. Now commitment has made more explicit, it must also be precise. If 20th century neurobiology was finding engram, 21st supplying richer account what's found. paper sketches history way forward. article categorized under: Philosophy > Foundations Cognitive Science

Language: Английский

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Reproducees, reproducers, and Darwinian individuals DOI
Pierrick Bourrat

Synthese, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 205(2)

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Anthropogenesis, the Original State of Human Nature, and the Classical Model of Original Sin: The Challenge from Natural Science DOI Creative Commons
Mariusz Tabaczek

Religions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 598 - 598

Published: May 6, 2025

This article offers a contribution to the scientifically informed theological (Aristotelian–Thomistic) reflection on anthropogenesis, original state of human nature and sin. After introductory remarks historical-critical exegesis Gen 1–11 Catholic view evolutionary I develop critical evaluation notion praeternatural gifts given by God first being(s) (i.e., physical immortality, high level infused knowledge, impassibility, freedom from concupiscence). In next step, present discuss difficulties received model hereditary sin assuming role Adam as “collective singular”, “virtually multiple”, or “fountainhead mankind”. continuation this analysis, refer alternative models that see “actually multiple” paradigm example each being (Adam “everyman”). also analyze those who emphasize communal aspect favor its propagation brings together imitation (rather than seeing them mutually exclusive). Finally, offer some return Irenaean in circles theologians attentive theory evolution.

Language: Английский

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Evolution and sustainability: gathering the strands for an Anthropocene synthesis DOI Creative Commons
Peter Søgaard Jørgensen, Vanessa P. Weinberger, Timothy M. Waring

et al.

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 379(1893)

Published: Nov. 12, 2023

How did human societies evolve to become a major force of global change? What dynamics can lead on trajectory sustainability? The astonishing growth in population, economic activity and environmental impact has brought these questions the fore. This theme issue pulls together variety traditions that seek address using different theories methods. In this Introduction, we review organize strands work how Anthropocene evolved, evolutionary are influencing sustainability efforts today, what principles, strategies capacities will be important guide us towards future. We present set synthetic insights highlight frontiers for future research which could contribute consolidated synthesis. article is part 'Evolution sustainability: gathering an synthesis'.

Language: Английский

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A generalised approach to the study and understanding of adaptive evolution DOI Creative Commons
Pim Edelaar, Jun Otsuka, Víctor J. Luque

et al.

Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 98(1), P. 352 - 375

Published: Oct. 12, 2022

ABSTRACT Evolutionary theory has made large impacts on our understanding and management of the world, in part because it been able to incorporate new data insights successfully. Nonetheless, there is currently a tension between certain biological phenomena mainstream evolutionary theory. For example, how does inheritance molecular epigenetic changes fit into theory? Is niche construction an process? local adaptation via habitat choice also adaptive evolution? These examples suggest scope (and perhaps even need) broaden views evolution. We identify three aspects whose incorporation single framework would enable more generalised approach study evolution: ( i ) broadened view extended phenotypes; ii that traits can respond each other; iii be non‐genetic. use causal modelling integrate these with established variables mechanisms drive allow for Our model identifies natural selection non‐genetic parental responses as two complementary yet distinct independent drivers Both are compatible Price equation; specifically, captured by often‐neglected component equation. general simplified, but adjusted flexibly terms connections, depending research question and/or system. By revisiting given above, we show heuristic tool clarify conceptual issues help design empirical research. In contrast gene‐centric defining evolution only genetic change, allows us see change whole structure, consisting not just phenotypic environmental variables.

Language: Английский

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Is a Cognitive Revolution in Theoretical Biology Underway? DOI
Tiago Rama

Foundations of Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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Extended Evolutionary Synthesis: A review of the latest scientific research DOI Open Access

Lynn Chiu

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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Within- and Trans-Generational Environmental Adaptation to Climate Change: Perspectives and New Challenges DOI Creative Commons
Naim M. Bautista, Amélie Crespel

Frontiers in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 8

Published: Sept. 22, 2021

The current and projected impacts of climate change are shaped by unprecedented rates in environmental conditions. These changes likely mismatch the existing coping capacities organisms within-generations impose challenges for population resilience across generations. To better understand scenarios on organismal fitness maintenance, it is crucial to consider integrate proximate sources variability plastic adaptive responses future empirical approaches. Here we explore implications considering: (a) different time-scale events change; (b) from embryonic adult developmental stages; (c) importance considering species life-history traits; (d) influence trans-generational effects individual survival maintenance. Finally, posit a list with questions approaches that will help elucidate knowledge gaps, inform conservation management actions preserving ecosystems biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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Reticulate evolution underlies synergistic trait formation in human communities DOI
Nathalie Gontier, Anton Sukhoverkhov

Evolutionary Anthropology Issues News and Reviews, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32(1), P. 26 - 38

Published: Oct. 7, 2022

Abstract This paper investigates how reticulate evolution contributes to a better understanding of human sociocultural in general, and community formation particular. Reticulate is as it occurs by means symbiosis, symbiogenesis, lateral gene transfer, infective heredity, hybridization. From these mechanisms processes, we mainly zoom on symbiosis investigate underlies the rise (1) human, plant, animal, machine interactions typical agriculture, animal husbandry, farming, industrialization; (2) diet‐microbiome relationships; (3) host‐virome other pathogen that underlie health disease. We demonstrate necessitates an behavioral cultural at level, where causal processes synergistic organizational traits.

Language: Английский

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Variational propensities: development and ultimate causes DOI Creative Commons
Cristina Villegas

Synthese, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 203(5)

Published: April 27, 2024

Abstract This paper applies philosophical tools from the causalists/statisticalists debate to evo-devo idea of variational tendencies as propensities biasing phenotypic change. It contends that properties are present in a statistical sense some population dynamics models, particularly quantitative genetics ones, providing ultimate explanations . further argues these properties, contrary recent views, cannot be subsumed under natural selection. Finally, it advocates for causalist interpretation explanations, where indirectly refer evo-devo’s propensities.

Language: Английский

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