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S6.18: An Evolutionary Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace and the discovery of natural selection

S6.18: An Evolutionary Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace and the discovery of natural selection

Update: 2023-09-07

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We’re exploring the epic life of Alfred Russel Wallace; adventurer, naturalist and co-discoverer of natural selection. Biologist and author, Jim Costa, recounts the life of this often forgotten founding father of evolution.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

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This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is created by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

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S6.18: An Evolutionary Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace and the discovery of natural selection

S6.18: An Evolutionary Revolutionary: Alfred Russel Wallace and the discovery of natural selection

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