Taking a “chance” is one of the impulses that drives evolution. But when do cells retain specific gene sequences, and when do they allow evolution to experiment with them? Now, new research from the Weizmann Institute indicates that a sort of “risk distribution law” is in effect. Prof. Naama Barkai of the Weizmann Institute’s Molecular […]
University College London scientists have developed a technique that ‘breeds’ winning Formula One cars. By applying Darwinian principles to the sport of motor racing, the researchers demonstrate that it’s possible to knock crucial tenths-of-a-second off lap time by tailoring a car’s setup to whatever conditions are faced on the track. In a paper to be […]
