Journal of
Evolutionary Biology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Evol. Biol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6583
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEBR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 33

Full Length Research Paper

Biological evolution cybernetics vs. neutral mutation: Random drift hypothesis

Pei Zuchang
  • Pei Zuchang
  • 4273 W. 10th Ave. Vancouver, BC, V6R 2H5 Canada.
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  •  Received: 04 March 2025
  •  Accepted: 10 April 2025
  •  Published: 30 April 2025

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