Was it the repeated impact events in the primordial soup that caused the
chemical changes that sparked the creation of life on earth?
Current science shows that environmental factors cause mutations in DNA.
Instead of being detrimental to life and genetic diversity. Might the repeated
impact extinction events ,actually caused an increase in genetic mutations? Or
do the mutation rates remain the same?
Have there been any studies done where the conditions after an extinction
event have been recreated over several generations ,to see if there is an
increase in mutations over a control group in small mammals?This would probably
require subjecting a group of mice to cold conditions,with a near starvation
diet in the dark for several years.and comparing the mutation rate to a control
group. and also having a group exposed to high temperatures, a starvation diet
and high lighting and low light for comparison of genetic mutation rates.
There may already be such studies out there somewhere. If any list member
have any links or further information to them ,this troll would appreciate it!
Have a great day
Steve
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