This sudden mutation theory is known as 'the human revolution'; until recently, it was the prevailing view.
It became the basis of the mutation theory of evolution.
A Lamarckian explanation of this is unthinkable, but the mutation theory explains it fairly well.
The somatic mutation theory of metastasis development has not been substantiated in human cancers.
Some of these geneticists developed it into the mutation theory of evolution.
Words of Caution Although the new data are consistent with the mutation theory of aging and cancer, some experts advised caution.
The mutation theory must be right.
In his own time, De Vries was best known for his mutation theory.
In addition, the mutation theory may help explain why people are especially vulnerable to infections in old age.
As Morgan had dismissed both evolutionary theories, he was seeking to prove De Vries' mutation theory with his experimental heredity work.