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Human and Primate Evolution
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Ages: 13 - 18
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There are no more evolutionary pressures driving gross human evolution, but that doesn't mean we won't be able to genetically re-engineer ourselves in the future. (02:32)
February 26, 2012 at 07:16 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Hank talks about some of the structures in our bodies that are "leftover" from previous evolutionary phases of humanity. (04:21)
October 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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Hank brings you the facts, as they are understood by scientists today, about the evolution of humans from our humble primate ancestors. On the way to becoming Homo sapiens, game-changing evolutionary breakthroughs led to the development of many homin...in species, now all extinct. Hank will introduce us to these species & the breakthroughs responsible for their development, and help us understand the awesome ways in which they led to us. (12:33)
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November 6, 2012 at 05:32 PM
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Ages: 9 - 18
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On a trip to Rwanda, explore had the opportunity to visit four families of wild mountain gorillas, a species with only 720 remaining members. Their guide is Craig Sholley, who has been intimately involved in the preservation of African wildlife for m...ore than 30 years. The team's thrilling interaction with these peaceful creatures - who share 98.6% of their genetic makeup with humans - is a startling reminder of their own humanity. Run time 22:09.
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May 8, 2010 at 01:32 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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This is a fun little music video that explains why humans are different from chimps, even though we share almost all of the same DNA. Contains clever morphing animation between human and chimp individuals. NOTE. It claims that humans are not chimps b...ecause we have different micro RNA. However, as of 2009, this has not been scientifically established as the major reason for our not being chimps.
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July 13, 2009 at 04:11 AM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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What Makes Us Different from Other Species - George Church, professor of Genetics at the Harvard Medical School, explains what makes us different from other species. Slow loading and very general. At best just an overview.
November 1, 2010 at 12:38 AM
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