Human-induced evolution caused by unnatural selection ... - PNAS
The title is widely used across documentaries, fiction, and gaming: Unnatural Selection
Pollution and habitat fragmentation force rapid adaptation. For example, North American songbirds have modified wing shapes to survive deforested areas, and sea snakes in polluted waters have developed darker skin to shed toxins more efficiently. Human-induced evolution caused by unnatural selection
The use of CRISPR-Cas9 allows researchers to manipulate DNA by changing RNA guides to insert specific sequences. In 2018, this led to the controversial birth of the first CRISPR-edited babies in China. Unnatural Selection
Some experts argue we are in an "uncontrolled evolutionary experiment" where synthetic chemicals and toxins reprogram our genomes, leading to rises in autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions. 📺 Media & Cultural Works