# The Selfish Gene , 50 years on — it’s time for an update

- Source: Nature
- Published: 2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03393-5
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-selfish-gene-50-years-on-it-s-time-for-an-update-bf94a0/

Nature, Published online: 26 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03393-5 A focus on the gene alone has become outdated. Books that capture the complexity of life deserve centre stage.

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