differential replication
[/ˌdɪfərˈɛnʃəl rɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun
replicação diferencial
1. The process by which entities (genes, memes, organisms, ideas) reproduce at different rates, causing some variants to become more prevalent in a population over time
The differential replication of genes that confer antibiotic resistance explains the rapid spread of drug-resistant bacteria.
A replicação diferencial de genes que conferem resistência a antibióticos explica a rápida propagação de bactérias resistentes a drogas.
2. A fundamental mechanism of evolution where variations that replicate more successfully come to dominate populations
Differential replication is a key concept in understanding how memes spread through culture.
A replicação diferencial é um conceito-chave para entender como memes se propagam através da cultura.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific and academic discourse. It emerged prominently in the late 20th century with the work of Richard Dawkins on gene selection and later expanded to cultural evolution and memetics. The concept is foundational to understanding evolution and has applications in biology, cultural studies, and information technology.
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