laboratoryevolved
Laboratoryevolved, often referred to as laboratory evolution, is a method in experimental biology that directs genetic change in organisms by systematic application of selective pressures over multiple generations in a controlled setting. The technique relies on random mutations arising naturally or through induced mutagenesis followed by survival selection for desired traits, such as growth rate, metabolic efficiency, or resistance to toxins. By repeatedly passaging organisms under defined conditions, researchers can observe adaptive trajectories and map evolutionary dynamics on a molecular timescale.
The concept dates back to the mid‑20th century, with early work by scientists like Joshua Lederberg and
Applications of laboratoryevolved strains span industrial biotechnology, where microbes engineered for higher yields of biofuels or