Mutation and evolution

Mutation samples from the possible, selection from the actual

Welcome. This is my online scientific home. I use it for

  • sharing info for the evol-mut-circle email list & seminar series
  • blogging
  • other aspects of research and science communication

Latest posts

  • Distinguishing hypotheses for the appearance of targeted hypomutation

    Synopsis Suppose that we observe a genomic pattern in which the rate of mutation is inversely correlated with functional density, so that mutation rates are lower in genes than in non-genes, as argued by Monroe, et… Read more

  • evol-mut-circle

    evol-mut-circle is an international group of scientists, philosophers, and historians interested in research on the role of mutation in evolution, particularly as a dispositional factor. The group meets monthly via videoconference for seminars and discussion.… Read more

  • Updates to Mutation, Randomness and Evolution

    Most recent update: 3 November, 2023, initial version. See the change-log at the bottom for details. This is an ongoing list of updates and corrections to Mutation, Randomness and Evolution, including typographic errors, as well… Read more