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Darwin and Wallace: Natural selection Darwin and Wallace came up with the idea of natural selection, but their idea of how evolution occurs was not without predecessors. This article is located within History of Evolutionary Thought.	9-12	Article
From the origin of life to the future of biotech: The work of Andy Ellington This research profile examines how scientist Andy Ellington has co-opted the power of artificial selection to construct new, useful molecules in his lab. The results of his work could help protect us from terrorist attacks and fight HIV and cancer.	9-12	Article
Lines of evidence: The science of evolution The theory of evolution is broadly accepted by scientists — and for good reason! Learn about the diverse and numerous lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution.	9-12	Tutorial
Natural selection: The basics Darwin's most famous idea, natural selection, explains much of the diversity of life. Learn how it works, explore examples, and find out how to avoid misconceptions. This article is located within Evolution 101.	9-12	Tutorial