20 years, 12 isolated populations, 44,000 generations, 1 common ancestor - this experiment will hopefully inspire the young scientists of the future. With a "saved game" every 500 generations that can be reloaded and replayed on-demand, this type of good science should resonate with Civilization players and sim gamers of all stripes.
The ways that different types genetic mutations manifest themselves in individuals and, ultimately, whole populations are still not well-known. An incredibly well-planned and well-executed study like this could start to reveal a larger picture of genetic mechanics, and link it even more closely to the end product of evolution.
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How f***ing cool is that? I simply don't know what else to say ...
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