Evolution: Science, Pseudo-Science, or Both?

I would like to add that if one is interested in fairly radical hypotheses in evo biology - and that if true would have significant impacts on our understanding of evolution - but that still remain within the bounds of "science", one need look no further than Margulis et al's concept of symbiogenesis. Acquiring Genomes is a fascinating (albeit IMO far less than conclusive) expose of the idea.

Sorry, MD, Acquiring Genomes is a book. If you have a reasonable library nearby, it should be on the shelves. The authors are Lynn Margulis and Dorian Sagan (yes, the son of that Sagan). With a forward by Ernst Mayr - who although truly disagreeing fundamentally with the overall premise, does agree that there's damn good science in it and a lot worth taking away. And I think that's true.{edited to add reference to the book and the original request}This message has been edited by Quetzal, 04-25-2005 09:49 PM