Publications

Short overview: This paper bridges two major theoretical frameworks in evolutionary biology: evolutionary game theory and adaptive dynamics. We show how these approaches complement each other to understand how organisms evolve when they interact with one another, from social behaviors to competitive strategies.

Short overview: Why do some organisms have higher mutation rates than others? We show that the answer lies partly in their life histories. Fast-living organisms (like bacteria) can tolerate higher mutation rates because they reproduce quickly, while slow-living organisms (like elephants) need lower mutation rates to maintain fitness across their long lifespans.