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What is evolution and how does it work? Detailed explanations of the mechanisms of evolution and the history of life on Earth Includes: Examples of evolution, Genetics, History of life on Earth, Macroevolution, Microevolution, Natural selection, Speciation ... How does evolution impact my life? The relevance of evolutionary theory to our everyday lives Includes: Agriculture, Conservation, Medicine ... What is the evidence for evolution? Multiple lines of scientific evidence relating to evolution Includes: Homology and analogy ... What is the history of evolutionary theory? The history of ideas, research, and contributors in the study of evolution Looking for information on controversies in the public arena relating to evolution? See our frequently-asked questions.

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			Evolution and the avian flu - updated August 2008 The warnings are dire. The economic cost for developed countries alone is estimated at 550 billion dollars, and the projected worldwide death toll ranges between 2 million and 150 million people. The very real specter behind these warnings is, of course, avian flu. As the virus spreads through bird populations, governments have heeded the warnings of health officials and begun to cull infected flocks. More than 150 million birds have been killed so far... Read the whole story to see the evolution connection >>

Battling bacterial evolution: The work of Carl Bergstrom This research profile examines how the scientist Carl Bergstrom uses computer modeling to understand and control the evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals.				Mantis shrimp shoulder their evolutionary baggage and bluff Delve into the fascinating case of the mantis shrimp to see how this undersea predator overcomes evolutionary constraint.
Ancient fossils and modern climate change: The work of Jennifer McElwain This research profile examines how scientist Jennifer McElwain studies plant evolution in order to understand the history and patterns of global climate change.				Evolution 101 This in-depth, multi-part course takes you through evolutionary theory and mechanisms, from definitions to details, natural selection to genetic drift, mutations to punctuated equilibrium.