Biologists surprised to discover that some "random" mutations may not be so random

[Cypress]

I agree. Abiogenesis and evolution are not random processes. The laws of physics aren't random either. The errors are just eliminated much like with computer programming.

But to be clear, natural selection is only one type of force driving evolution, and it is not random because it is adaptive to the environment.

Genetic drift is a evolutionary force which actually is random, but it is not adaptive like natural selection is.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

I agree. Abiogenesis and evolution are not random processes. The laws of physics aren't random either. The errors are just eliminated much like with computer programming.

Not always. Sometimes the errors get through and you end up with a Post Modern Prophet or a Lesion Troll.

 

[Commander Dutch]

Not always. Sometimes the errors get through and you end up with a Post Modern Prophet or a Lesion Troll.

Good point but it may not be due to random mutations. They could be either a "Crack baby" and kids who got dropped a lot by their mothers.