Abstract. Some selfish genetic elements enhance their transmission to the next generation by interfering with and eliminating competing variants within the

Organisms are less like optimized Swiss watches and more like a messy collection of political factions.

Abstract. Natural selection might favour brightly coloured males and drab females. A male and a female might disagree about whether to mate. Such tensions

Recognizing the broad importance of selfish elements, the GSA journals have established a series to highlight the genetic mechanisms and evolutionary conse

Abstract. Some selfish genetic elements enhance their transmission to the next generation by interfering with and eliminating competing variants within the

Organisms appear remarkably well designed to live their lives. A seal, which seems all waddle and blubber on land, is transformed when it enters the water.

Internal evolutionary conflicts arise when elements within an organism have diverging fitness interests. Examples range from meiotic drive and cytoplasmic male sterility to transposable elements and s...

Abstract. The theory of inclusive fitness explains the process and purpose of social adaptation. However, the canonical derivation of inclusive fitness ass