Genetic Differences Between Humans and Great Apes Ajit Varki Professor of Medicine and Cellular & Molecular Medicine Co-Director, Glycobiology Research.
Achondroplasia: a dominant mutation of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) gene: aa – normal; AA – lethal; Aa – achondroplasic dwarf (“midget”)
The Evolution of Populations Chapter 23. Overview: The Smallest Unit of Evolution One misconception is that organisms evolve during their lifetimes Natural.
Chapter 21 - Population genetics (part 1): Investigates genetic variation among individuals within groups (populations, gene pools). Examines the genetic.
Challenges for computer science as a part of Systems Biology Benno Schwikowski Institute for Systems Biology Seattle, WA.
MAMMALIAN GENES II. Functional Innovation and Rapid Change (Feb 10) I. Conservation and Slow Evolution (today) THE HUMAN GENOME SERIES.
Fall and Salvation History 1.Image and likeness of God. 2.Genesis 3. 3.Ideas of the Fall & Original Sin. 4.Stories of origins. 5.Covenants: four major.
Ecology, Evolution and Diversity General Biology I The two hour version Part 3.
Bio. 230 --- Evolution III. Some History of Evolutionary Thought Empedocles (Greek, ~490 to 430 B.C.) 1 st to propose a clear concept of biological.
Evolution. Precursors to Darwin Jean Baptiste de Lamarck –Evolutionary change proceeds via inheritance of acquired characteristics –ie. Giraffe’s ancestors.
Descent with Modification – A Darwinian View of Life Chapter 22 A.P. Biology Liberty Senior High School Rick L. Knowles.
Evolution Dr. James R. Whitfield, Ph.D. Evolution "Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution” - Theodosius Dobzhansky.
