The Role of Causal Processes in the Neutral and Nearly Neutral Theories.

The neutral and nearly neutral theories of molecular evolution are sometimes characterized as theories about drift alone, where drift is described solely as an outcome, rather than a process. We argue, however, that both selection and drift, as causal processes, are integral parts of both theories....

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Published in:	Philosophy of Science Vol. 75; no. 5; pp. 548 - 560
Main Authors:	Dietrich, Michael R., Millstein, Roberta L.
Format:	Article
Published:	Cambridge University Press Dec2008
Subjects:	Molecular evolution Origin of life Molecular biology Philosophy of science Philosophy & science
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