Lizard genetics provide new perspective on evolution

9 Oct 2025
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A dataset of Anolis lizard genetics was used to develop the evolutionary model. Credit: phototrip.cz / Adobe Stock

Some colourful lizards and a mathematical formula from the finance sector have been used to build a new framework to model evolution.

Developed by Dr Simone Blomberg from The University of Queensland’s School of the Environment, it is the first mathematical model to combine short-term natural selection (microevolution) with the way species evolve over millions of years (macroevolution).

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