What Darwin’s followers got wrong about genetics

Plus: A tribute to the timeless art of Istanbul Today in [Aeon]( [Psyche]( Thursday 6 July 2023 Evolutionary science is no idle academic theory: it shapes how we understand antibiotic resistance, climate change and many other challenges on our living planet. It’s timely and important, then, to understand that the old view of evolution as the very gradual accumulation of small changes is pretty much out of touch with contemporary science. James Shapiro, professor of biochemistry and biophysics at Chicago, has been working right at the heart of developments in evolutionary science for many years now, and shares this knowledge in [today’s Essay](. If you are enjoying Aeon, please take a moment to support our donation drive [here](. – Brigid Hains, Editorial Director [a painting of a city street with people walking]( Genetics Essay [Evolution without accidents]( [Despite advances in molecular genetics, too many biologists think that natural selection is driven by random mutations]( by James A Shapiro Intricately pieced together from 2,900 photographs, [today’s Video]( pays tribute to the art and architecture of Istanbul. With a whirl of stop-motion imagery spanning Islamic, Ottoman, Greek and Byzantine designs dancing to life, the resulting piece makes for a riveting tribute to the city’s timeless beauty and rich history. – Adam D’Arpino, Head of Video Design and fashion Video [The art of Istanbul dances to life in a tribute to the city’s timeless beauty]( 5 minutes [Share this newsletter with a friend]( [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Twitter icon]( You have received this email because you signed up to the Aeon+Psyche Newsletter list. © Aeon Media Group Ltd 2023. Level 5, 100 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia. [PRIVACY POLICY](  |  [CONTACT US](  |  [PREFERENCES](  |  [UNSUBSCRIBE](