>>Cannot we also postulate the exact opposite, that "damaged" DNA can lead to
a better organism? 

Not to a better worker bee in its lifetime.  Oxidation can/does lead to mutagenesis in humans.  If expressed in an advantagous way in the offspring it would result in a 'better' organism.  Nevertheless, as we age, our goal should be DNA replication as perfect as possible if we want to be healthy and live long.

Waldemar 


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