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Dr John Welch, Department of Genetics 
Monday 06 November 2023, 18:00-19:00
A V Hill LECTURE - Recent controversies in evolutionary theory
- đ¤ Speaker: Dr John Welch, Department of Genetics
- đ Date & Time: Monday 06 November 2023, 18:00 - 19:00
- đ Venue: Bristol-Myers Squibb Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry
Abstract
Every few years, critics of evolutionary theory have argued that the field needs a radical overhaul, and this trend shows no sign of stopping. This talk will discuss some recent challenges to core parts of evolutionary theory, focussing on the most serious and substantial challenges, which have come from evolutionary biologists themselves. I will trace many of these debates back to the contested legacy of R. A. Fisher (former head of the Department of Genetics in Cambridge), arguing that the reception of his work has cast long shadows. Throughout, the issues at stake will be illustrated with recent empirical work, especially from the Mexican cave tetra (Astyanax mexicanus), and the bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Series This talk is part of the Cambridge Philosophical Society series.
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