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lordcheesehorn lordcheesehorn
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9 years ago
Hello. I would like to know what solid evidence there is that successful genetic modifications are caused by random survivial-selected mutations and not through the epigenetic influence of the organism or the environment.

Many thanks for your time.
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9 years ago
Hey, so you would like examples of random mutations in one's lifetime showing benefits to the human race?
Biology - The only science where multiplication and division mean the same thing.
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9 years ago
No. I would like evidence that successful mutations are random.
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9 years ago
All successful mutations (good mutations), of course, are not somatic if we're referring to humans, for example. I looked at the original post, and it doesn't mention what species, but this can easily be proven with antibiotics, a petri dish, and some bacteria.
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9 years ago
Thanks. But what proof is there that the mutations are random, and not caused or influenced by anything else?
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9 years ago
I see what you are getting at. I suppose if there aren't any natural pressures, why would there be mutations in the first place. That's where the whole idea of natural selection comes in.
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9 years ago
Thanks for your reply.

Can anyone else provide solid evidence or proof that mutations are random?
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