Human evolution is still happening - possibly faster than ever
Modern medicine's ability to keep us alive makes it tempting to think human evolution may have stopped. Better healthcare disrupts a key driving force of evolution by keeping some people alive longer, making them more likely to pass on their genes. But if we look at the rate of our DNA's evolution, we can see that human evolution hasn't stopped - it may even be happening faster than before.
Evolution is a gradual change to the DNA of a species over many generations. It can occur by natural selection, when certain traits created by genetic mutations help an organism survive or reproduce. Such mutations are thus more likely to be passed on to the next generation, so they increase in frequency in a population. Gradually, these mutations and their associated traits become more common among the whole group.
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Dharmendra ji is leading our flood relief in Bihar and a source of constant inspiration for us to provide more help to the flood victims. You can call him @ 9431477171 if you want any direct feedback from the ground level or for sending any material. Convenient timings to call: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Morning (IST) 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM in Evening(IST)
Latest Update: Health care, a prime concern at the moment. As the water is receding in some areas, they are becoming epidemic prone !
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