Evolvability, or the ability of a population of organisms to generate adaptive genetic diversity, is an important trait for organisms to continue thriving in their environments. But where does evolvability come from? It may sound meta, but a study from the University of Michigan suggests that the reason evolution is so effective at helping organisms adapt is because evolution itself can evolve. Luis Zaman, an evolutionary biologist at U-M and the lead author of the study, explains this concept in this research spotlight from Michigan News.
