Charles Darwin's Theory Of Natural Selection

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Charles Darwin was best known for his work developing a theory of evolution to explain biological change. After his return from the Beagle, Darwin began to reflect on his findings and observations. His well known work of scientific literature was written in 1859, which he named The Origin of Species. This book introduced the scientific theory idea of species and populations evolving over the course of generations from a single common ancestor through a process of natural selection. Many disputes and objections to evolution have arose after Darwin's’ The origin of species.
Objections to the evidence of evolutions occurrence creates some disputes. Evolutionary process have been observed including fruit flies and bacteria in the laboratory, providing important insight into how evolution occurs. Fossil records are some of the most common evidence given for evolution, inquiring information on species and their slight …show more content…

Darwin’s Theory emphasizes the belief of natural selection. That all living things can be created from a simple life form, also that genetics will continue to mutate to benefit or to aid the survival of a species. The theory also goes on to say that if mutations continue within a particular species over time the additive affect of those mutations could potentially be an entirely new organism. Though I don't not believe at this time that the human will genetically mutate into another species, I understand now how evolution has greatly affected out everyday lives. Evolution can be seen in technology (medical and otherwise). An excellent example of how evolution has affected modern biology is in medical technology. Though it may not be occurring naturally has Darwin’s explained in his theory. Medical advances have accelerated the time line of genetic changes. Modern medicine has given the common man the ability to experience

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