Celebrate 150 years of Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory
12th February is the 199th birthday of Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882) and the 150th birthday of his theory of evolution. Darwin’s subsequent book titled ‘The Origin of Species’ still holds relatively firm in this modern age.
Today, Darwin’s groundbreaking work on the origin of species forms the basis of modern evolutionary biology and is at the heart of biomedical research.
Evolution happens every day, and it affects every species including us.
Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com
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4 opinions for Celebrate 150 years of Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory
Capularis
Feb 11, 2008 at 2:16 am
Hi Elaine,
Actually, it will be his 199th birthday, and the 149th anniversary of the release of Origin of Species. Next year, 2009 will be the really big celebration of his Bicentennial and the 150th anniversary of Origin of Species.
Capularis
Feb 11, 2008 at 2:23 am
And have a Happy Darwin Day!
Elaine
Feb 11, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Capularis - well spotted!!! That’s what happens when you’re holding down a full time job and selling a company at the same time! I wrote this so late at night and actually changed it round … I was right first time! I will amend asap!
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