Evolutionary Biology

Evolutionary biology investigates how life changes over time through processes such as natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, recombination, and speciation. It seeks to explain the origins of biodiversity, the genetic and phenotypic variation within populations, and the mechanisms that drive adaptation and the emergence of new species. By integrating genomics, ecology, paleontology, and developmental biology, the field reveals how evolutionary forces shape traits, behaviors, and lineages across generations. Its insights are foundational to modern biology, informing medicine, conservation, agriculture, and our understanding of life’s history on Earth.