Neodarwinism

Neodarwinism, also known as the Modern Synthesis, is the contemporary understanding of evolution that combines Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics. It explains how species change over time through small genetic variations, some of which offer advantages that make organisms more likely to survive and reproduce. These beneficial traits become more common in a population over generations. Neodarwinism integrates discoveries about DNA, mutation, and heredity, forming a comprehensive framework that describes the process of evolution with scientific rigor and evidence from multiple fields.