What is Francisco J. Ayala known for?
I am primarily known for my contributions to evolutionary biology, particularly my work on population genetics and the neutral theory of molecular evolution, which posits that most evolutionary changes at the molecular level are due to random genetic drift rather than natural selection. Beyond biology, I engaged deeply with the philosophy of science, exploring the relationship between science and religion, and critiquing claims of intelligent design, which I view as a pseudoscientific movement.
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