Dear readers of the Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry,

2009 was the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of Species” (24 November 1859) and 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth (12 February 1809). This special issue of the Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry is dedicated to Charles Darwin who changed te direction of modern thought by establishing the basis of evolutionary biology. This issue brings together the researchers working on areas related to Darwinism and evolution education. The editorial board would like to exend warm and sincere thanks to all who participated in this issue and contributed to its success. 

Dear readers of the Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry,

2009 was the 150th anniversary of the publication of “On the Origin of Species” (24 November 1859) and 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth (12 February 1809). This special issue of the Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry is dedicated to Charles Darwin who changed te direction of modern thought by establishing the basis of evolutionary biology. This issue brings together the researchers working on areas related to Darwinism and evolution education. The editorial board would like to exend warm and sincere thanks to all who participated in this issue and contributed to its success.

We would also like to thank Research Assistant Esra Sağlık, from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture for her nice and excellent drawings for the journal cover.

Adil Denizli, PhD

Editor