Evidence for Evolution

 

Evolutionary Genomic Analysis

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.

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  • Watch video clip from Lecture 25 (32:54 - 49:06)

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Genetic Evidence for Evolution and Evolutionary Trees

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

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  • Watch video clip from Lecture 32 (8:28 - 16:40)

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Human Migration and the Out-of-Africa Theory

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

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  • Watch video clip from Lecture 32 (32:54 - 49:06)

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Life on Earth

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

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  • Watch video clip from Lecture 31 (2:22 - 9:18)

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