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Evolution and development are intimately
linked: one is the product of the other. Developmental
evolution provides an essential key to understanding biological
form and diversity. While evolution is an unprogrammed
non-repeating historical process, development is a predictable
process repeated in each lifecycle. However, for evolution
to occur, developmental programs must change.
Evolutionary developmental biology demands the synthesis
of embryology, molecular and population genetics, comparative
morphology, paleontology, and molecular evolution. The
next major challenge lies in integrating these approaches
to understand the evolution of biodiversity at a mechanistic
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expertise in each of these key areas, the intellectual
environment to foster interdisciplinary research, and
a unique setting, spanning cutting-edge research laboratories,
accessible field localities, and access to the world-class
collections and facilities of the Field Museum. |
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