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Evolutionary Theory

Evolutionary theory is the scientific framework explaining how populations of organisms change over time through mechanisms such as natural selection, genetic variation, and adaptation. Research published in Evolutionary Science addresses both foundational concepts and specific mechanisms underlying evolutionary pro…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 42× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2689-4602 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Evolutionary theory is the scientific framework explaining how populations of organisms change over time through mechanisms such as natural selection, genetic variation, and adaptation. Research published in Evolutionary Science addresses both foundational concepts and specific mechanisms underlying evolutionary processes. Articles examine the historical development of evolutionary thought, including detailed analyses of Charles Darwin's early intellectual development and the subsequent refinement of Darwinian principles in light of modern biological understanding. The journal has published work on speciation mechanisms, particularly investigations into ontogenes and their role in the formation of new species, with studies using model organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster to explore these processes. Additional research explores evolutionary conservation of developmental genes, including studies on Hox gene function in vertebrate brain development that reveal how genetic regulatory networks are preserved across evolutionary time. The journal also features work examining phylogenetic relationships in specific populations and the broader conceptual evolution of evolutionary theory itself. These investigations contribute to understanding how genetic, developmental, and environmental factors interact to shape biological diversity across temporal scales.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2018

Evolution of the Concept of Evolution

Mikhailovsky GeorgeCorresponding author
Global Mind Share, Norfolk, VA, United States
Exact topic Evolutionary Science doi:10.14302/issn.2689-4602.jes-18-2229
2019

Ontogenes and the Problem of Speciation

F Chadov BorisCorresponding author
Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Department of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation.
Evolutionary Science Cited by 15 doi:10.14302/issn.2689-4602.jes-18-2431

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 42 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Evolutionary Theory, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Evolutionary Science (ISSN 2689-4602).

Journal editorial board
Maria Luisa Chiusano · Italy Adina-Elena Segneanu · Romania George Mikhailovsky · United States

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