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How have scientists tried to refute the theory of evolution by natural selection since Darwin proposed it?
Can you tell me about the attempts by scientists to refute the theory of evolution by natural selection since Darwin proposed it?
Yes, of course. One attempt to refute the theory was the idea of Lamarckism, which suggested that traits could be acquired during an organism's lifetime and then be passed down to future generations. However, this theory was discredited and rejected by the scientific community.