Final Word: Regulatory Evolution

How much do regulatory agencies know about nanotechnology or microfluidics? Yesterday, the answer was probably, "not much." Tomorrow, it may be "a lot." The reason is that new technologies push the agencies to expand their expertise.

Let's think about how the coyote alters the appearance of the hare over millennia. The coyote's pursuit of the hare changes the abilities of the hare by selecting for hares that escape capture. As the hares become faster or more stealthy, the coyotes must adapt to continue their pursuit. This changes the form and function of both entities.

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