Preassembly & transposable elements (TEs) beats Neodarwinism


TEs with preassembly, or transposable elements (TEs) that are able to move around within the genome before being inserted, may account for evolution better than neodarwinism. Neodarwinism is the prevailing theory of evolution, which states that evolution occurs through natural selection, where beneficial mutations are passed on to offspring and become more common in the population over time. However, TEs with preassembly can introduce large changes into the genome much more quickly than natural selection alone. This is because TEs can move around and insert themselves into different parts of the genome, which can change the expression of genes and potentially lead to new traits.

For example, TEs have been shown to play a role in the evolution of antibiotic resistance. When a TE inserts itself into a gene that codes for an antibiotic-resistance protein, the protein can become more active or more stable, making the organism more resistant to antibiotics. TEs have also been linked to the evolution of cancer, as they can insert themselves into genes that regulate cell growth and division.

While TEs with preassembly can lead to rapid changes in the genome, they are not the only factor that drives evolution.  However, TEs with preassembly can provide a "shortcut" to evolution, allowing new traits to arise more quickly.

In addition, TEs with preassembly can increase the diversity of the genome. This is because they can insert themselves into different parts of the genome, which can create new combinations of genes. This increased diversity can make populations more adaptable to changes in the environment, as they are more likely to have the genes necessary to survive and reproduce.

Overall, TEs with preassembly are a powerful force in evolution. They can introduce large changes into the genome more quickly than natural selection alone, and they can increase the diversity of the genome. This makes them an important factor to consider when studying the evolution of life.


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