Beyond DNA: integrating inclusive inheritance into an extended theory of evolution
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Multiple inheritance systems interact and influence evolution
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Proposes an 'inclusive inheritance' framework integrating genetic, epigenetic, behavioral, and ecological inheritance into evolutionary theory. Provides theoretical basis for understanding how organizations transmit advantages through multiple channels - not just explicit knowledge but also infrastructure, relationships, and environmental modifications.
Key Findings from Danchin et al. (2011)
- Multiple inheritance systems interact and influence evolution
- Ecological inheritance can create evolutionary trajectories independent of genetic change
- Understanding evolution requires integrating all inheritance mechanisms