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SCIENTISTS FOUND A PARADOX IN EVOLUTION — AND IT MAY BECOME THE NEXT RULE OF BIOLOGY

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Scientists from the University of Southern California have proposed a new rule for biology called Selectively Advantageous Instability (SAI). SAI explores how instability can actually benefit a cell or organism. Instability allows for greater genetic diversity, which can make organisms more adaptable. A shorter cell component lifespan can actually help promote cell health. Understanding the process could aid in the exploration of the biological processes behind disease and aging.