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The evolution of information in the major transitions.

Journal of theoretical biology - 21 Mar 2006

Jablonka Eva, Lamb Marion J

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Maynard Smith and Szathmáry's analysis of the major transitions in evolution was based on changes in the way information is stored, transmitted and interpreted. With the exception of the transition to human linguistic societies, their discussion centred on changes in DNA and the genetic system. We argue that information transmitted by non-genetic means has played a key role in the major transitions, and that new...

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PMID: 16236324
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2005.08.038

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