I'm hoping for some specifics as to exactly what and how. Along with details and references, please.
And no, I am not one of those YEC (Young Earth Creationist) trolls.
2007-12-01 10:10:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
This is a great question.
This link has some good information...
http://www.smh.com.au/news/science/evolution-whispers-secrets/2005/12/23/1135032186759.html?page=fullpage
I suggest you purchase this book...
http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521687462
You should also visit the website for the journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for more info.
As I understand it, Evolution Theory is important in understanding and furthering all fields of science, since all fields of science also support and add to the evidence which supports the fact of evolution.
As stated earlier, immunology and microbiology depend heavily on the Theory of Evolution for their breakthroughs.
In Darwin's day, there was no knowlege of DNA or genetics. Even Mendelian Heredity was yet to be proposed at the time Darwin published Origin of Species. Darwin's only explanation for the mechanics of evolution was Natural Selection. We now know that this was correct, but was only a part of what drives evolution. The entire birth of the field of genetics is due to evolution theory, because the search for how traits became inherited and how mutations occur was spurred by the search for other mechanisms.
Hope this helps.
Ed Zachary
2007-12-03 02:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, to speak quite generally, all advances in medical and general biology are due to the overarching nature of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
For example, every years flu vaccine is predicated on an understanding of evolutionary forces.
2007-12-01 10:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
By far, the most significant is the field of genetics, and the beginnings of an understanding of how DNA works. That's rather fundamental to learning how life works.
2007-12-01 13:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Evolution is still a theroy, nothing is proven beyond a shadow of a doubt yet. Therefore how can you evaluate any benifits or advances that might have occured.
2007-12-01 10:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by tiger1943 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Why would animal experimentation work if we were not related? Think about that the next time you get vaccinated.
2007-12-02 14:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing as long as it is a Theory and not fact.
2007-12-01 10:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by yasses 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋