Molecular Evolution Activities

Panel Discussion on the Origins of Neutral Molecular Evolution
 

The Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution

Panel Discussion on the Origins of Neutral Molecular Evolution

As part of the Dibner-MBL Seminar on Perspectives on Molecular Evolution, Michael Dietrich, Richard Lewontin, Will Provine, and Edna Suarez participated in a discussion of the historical origins of the neutral theory of molecular evolution and neutral molecular evolution more generally.

An edited transcript of the entire discussion is available as well as video clips with accompanying transcripts. Please use the links below to view the transcript or specfic video excerpts.

Complete transcript of the panel discussion

Video clips with relevant transcript excerpts

Richard Lewontin's presentation

Lewontin Clip 1
Lewontin Clip 2
Lewontin Clip 3

Panel Discussion

Panel Clip 1 -- Michael Dietrich's Presentation
Panel Clip 2
Panel Clip 3
Panel Clip 4
Panel Clip 5
Panel Clip 6 -- Edna Suarez's Presentation

 

 

 

THE NEUTRAL THEORY