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How have discoveries in modern genetics vindicated Darwin's theories? Does the study of DNA reveal the process of evolution? And how is the modern science of genetics evolving? In this album, Sean Carroll, Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin, reveals how discoveries in contemporary genetics both endorse Darwin's theory of evolution and enable scientists to mount complex investigations into the development of humankind and many other species. He discusses the genetic similarities between many different forms of life and looks forward to further advances in the future. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council 2009.
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Genetic revolutions
Apr 1, 201000:01:15Tap to summarizeA brief introduction to this album.
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Apr 1, 2010Tap to summarizeTranscript -- A brief introduction to this album.
Transcribe →Genetics and Darwin
Apr 1, 201000:05:06Tap to summarizeDoes the modern science of genetics confirm or contradict Darwin's approach to evolution? Sean Carroll reveals how the structure of DNA gives today's scientists new insights into species development.
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Apr 1, 2010Tap to summarizeTranscript -- Does the modern science of genetics confirm or contradict Darwin's approach to evolution? Sean Carroll reveals how the structure of DNA gives today's scientists new insights into species development.
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Apr 1, 201000:03:52Tap to summarizeCertain genes are found in DNA sequences which are no longer in use. These are an important tool to help us understand the evolution of particular organisms.
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Apr 1, 2010Tap to summarizeTranscript -- Certain genes are found in DNA sequences which are no longer in use. These are an important tool to help us understand the evolution of particular organisms.
Transcribe →Evolution and repetition
Apr 1, 201000:03:59Tap to summarizeStudying the DNA record reveals how certain adaptations are repeated in different species that find themselves facing similar challenges.
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Apr 1, 2010Tap to summarizeTranscript -- Studying the DNA record reveals how certain adaptations are repeated in different species that find themselves facing similar challenges.
Transcribe →Bodybuilding genes
Apr 1, 201000:05:12Tap to summarizeCertain genes that play a crucial role in the evolution of complex structures, such as the eye, turn out to be common to many different species.
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Apr 1, 2010Tap to summarizeTranscript -- Certain genes that play a crucial role in the evolution of complex structures, such as the eye, turn out to be common to many different species.
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