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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an evolutionary upside" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a beneficial aspect or advantage that arises from an evolutionary process or change.
Example: "The new adaptation provided an evolutionary upside, allowing the species to thrive in changing environments."
Alternatives: "an evolutionary advantage" or "a beneficial evolutionary trait".
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Read the full essay, "Depression Defies the Rush to Find an Evolutionary Upside," then please join the discussion below.
Re "Depression Defies the Rush to Find an Evolutionary Upside" (Essay, Jan . 17: Asking if diseases are or are not adaptations is the most elementary mistake in evolutionary medicine.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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