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by matheusmoreira 2918 days ago
Humans also have an exceedingly long lifespan. Is it even possible to perceive the effects of evolution on the human race?

Bacteria, on the other hand, have lifespans on the order of hours and reproduce at a much faster rate. They can also absorb DNA from the environment, transfer DNA to other bacteria and receive a literal DNA injection from a virus.