Genetics and The Modern Synthesis: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the evolution of biological sciences, focusing on the modern synthesis, which combines Mendelian genetics with Darwinian natural selection. Key figures like Dobzhansky, Fisher, and Haldane contributed to this framework, which remains influential. The video also discusses the impact of Lysenkoism in the Soviet Union, highlighting the political manipulation of science. Despite challenges, the modern synthesis established a robust foundation for evolutionary biology.

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