Genetic defects can provide a long-term evolutionary advantage

Evolution seems to be a story of continual progress. The weak will perish, according to Darwin's law. Nevertheless, genetic defects that at first glance might make an organism weaker can increase its long-term chances of survival. At first sight, evolution seems to be a story of continual, step-by-step progress. The weak will perish, according to Darwin's law of survival of the fittest. Nevertheless, genetic defects that at first glance might make an organism weaker can increase its long-term chances of survival. These noteworthy findings from bioengineers at KU Leuven and the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology mark an important step in our understanding of evolution.