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Evolutionary Dynamics

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science-and-technology2 years ago

Adapting Strategies for Dynamic Network Games

A study on strategy evolution in dynamic networks explores the impact of network structure on cooperation. The research examines various factors such as burstiness, tie strengths, and temporal patterns in spreading processes. It highlights the importance of understanding the hidden structure of dynamic ecological networks and the co-evolution of behavior and social network structure. The study also emphasizes the role of partner selection, switching costs, and the ability to alter ties in promoting cooperation. Overall, the findings contribute to our understanding of how strategies evolve and cooperation prevails in complex and changing network environments.

biology2 years ago

Surviving Judgment Day: The Unlikely Triumph of an Amphibian

Researchers have discovered exceptional venom resistance in caecilians, a species of legless amphibians, believed to be an evolutionary response to predation by venomous elapid snakes. This resistance, developed through three unique biological mechanisms, provides a fascinating insight into predator-prey evolutionary dynamics. The study found that caecilians have evolved resistance to elapid snake venom neurotoxins at least 15 times, which is unprecedented. The caecilians achieved this resistance through the deployment of barricades, changes in receptor shape, and an electromagnetic "weapon" that repels the toxins. While the findings may not have direct human benefits, they contribute to our understanding of evolutionary interactions and can inspire the next generation of scientists.