Selection — Unnatural

Pollution and habitat fragmentation force rapid adaptation. For example, North American songbirds have modified wing shapes to survive deforested areas, and sea snakes in polluted waters have developed darker skin to shed toxins more efficiently.

Human-induced evolution caused by unnatural selection ... - PNAS Unnatural Selection

Hunting and fishing often remove individuals with "desirable" traits (like large size or tusks), leading to populations with smaller bodies or tuskless offspring, as seen in Zambian elephants. Pollution and habitat fragmentation force rapid adaptation

The title is widely used across documentaries, fiction, and gaming: - PNAS Hunting and fishing often remove individuals

The use of CRISPR-Cas9 allows researchers to manipulate DNA by changing RNA guides to insert specific sequences. In 2018, this led to the controversial birth of the first CRISPR-edited babies in China.

Some experts argue we are in an "uncontrolled evolutionary experiment" where synthetic chemicals and toxins reprogram our genomes, leading to rises in autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions. 📺 Media & Cultural Works