Evolution is complex–does that mean it’s too complex to predict? Biologists used to leave the question to philosophers (or to philosophically-minded biologists). But in a new feature for Quanta, in a new feature for Quanta, in a new feature for Quanta, I look at cases where evolution is indeed predictable–including some upon which lives depend, such as the evolution of the flu and cancer.
Originally published July 18, 2014. Copyright 2014 Carl Zimmer.