Eco-evolutionary dynamics in a synthetic replicator system (IMAGE)
Caption
A system of two self-replicating molecules can change the oxidation state of their environment in response to light and depending on light intensity. Intense light leads to a high oxidation state which causes an adaptation of the replicator distribution to favor the 3-ring replicator by mutation and selection. A similar adaptation occurs at a lower light intensity, now favouring the competing 6-ring replicator.
Credit
Otto Lab, University of Groningen
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