Evidence for Evolution


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16:12 minutes (32:54 - 49:06)

Evidence of evolution from comparison of various yeast genomes. Essential genes and promoters are better conserved over time. Co-expression and co-conservation can help determine the function of unknown genes or regulatory sequences. Genomic comparison to human and other mammals.

Instructors: Prof. Eric Lander, Prof. Robert Weinberg, Dr. Claudette Gardel
Prior Knowledge: None
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8:12 minutes (8:28 - 16:40)

Evolutionary trees based on DNA or RNA sequences - mutations and divergence. Sequences that are non-essential contain more variation/neutral mutations.

Instructors: Prof. Eric Lander, Prof. Robert Weinberg, Dr. Claudette Gardel
Prior Knowledge: None
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6:44 minutes (33:27 - 40:11)

Mapping humans based on genetic diversity. Support for Out-of-Africa theory for and human movement through time.

Instructors: Prof. Eric Lander, Prof. Robert Weinberg, Dr. Claudette Gardel
Prior Knowledge: None
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6:56 minutes (2:22 - 9:18)

Discussion of the history and evidence of life on Earth. Evolution of three early lineages.

Instructors: Prof. Penny Chisholm, Prof. Graham Walker, Dr. Julia Khodor, Dr. Michelle Mischke
Prior Knowledge: None
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