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Nature essay argues 'The Selfish Gene' needs updating for modern biology

Mastodon users share the essay, highlighting outdated focus

2 Oct 26 10:02 AM · 13d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 2 of 3

The Nature essay circulates on Mastodon, with users noting that a gene-focused framework no longer captures modern evolutionary biology.

Mastodon users share the essay, highlighting outdated focus
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Nathaniel Comfort Science historian, Nature essay authorRichard DawkinsRichard Dawkins Biologist, 'The Selfish Gene' author

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