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Old 17-January-2008, 02:13 PM
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Are there examples of biological experiments where, let's say, Darwin's theory predicted the results?
As AndreH said, the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria is a continuing example of evolution in process. I would also highly recommend the wonderfully written book, "The Beak of the Finch", which describes the 20 years of work that Rosemary and Peter Grant have done studying the on-going evolution of finches on one island in the Galapagos. It also touches on similar research projects. And the current issue of American Scientist has an article about pupfish, a desert species, and how they evolved to fill very specific niches.
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