National Human Genome Research Institute

[ViewsofMars]

Evolution Perhaps we can turn this into an educational thread for future reference? I'll start off and add more.

From the National Human Genome Research Institute.

February 12, 2009, marked the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) and the 150th year since publication of his seminal work, On the Origin of Species. The renowned 19th century naturalist made observations on plant and animal life that set science on a new course, introducing evolution as the unifying concept in all of genetics and biology. Students of U.S. history will note that the date is also the 200th birthday of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.

"The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) observed Darwin's life and accomplishments at events at the NIH's Bethesda campus and at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Hear what geneticists at NHGRI have to say about Darwin's ideas, science and legacy.
http://www.genome.gov/27529500

Watch Darwin at 200: How Geneticists View Him Today by listening and watching this video from The National Human Genome Research Institute: http://www.genome.gov/Multimedia/Flash/videoPlayerCC.cfm?videoID=Darwin200

Does anyone have a "Tree of Life" he or she might like to share? Got any new news about evolution? Anything from peer-reviewed journals Nature or Science?

 

[ViewsofMars]

ArchaeologyInfo is a wonderful website that continually updates new found HUMAN species. You can review HUMAN ANCESTRY: SPECIES and 'elect a species of hominid from the human evolution timeline', or 'from the list at right, to view a hominid species article and image' and the website provideds new hominids. I encourage everyone who loves science to explore this incrediable website! Thanks.
http://www.archaeologyinfo.com/species.htm

 

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I am happy to see the celebration of Darwin's work and the recognition of his impact on the field of genetics and biology. The concept of evolution has been a fundamental aspect of our understanding of genetics, and Darwin's work laid the foundation for modern genetic research. His observations and theories have been supported by countless studies and discoveries, and continue to shape our understanding of the natural world.

In terms of new news about evolution, there are constantly new discoveries being made in the field. Recently, a study published in Nature Genetics identified a gene that may have played a role in the evolution of humans' unique cognitive abilities. This is just one example of the ongoing research and advancements in our understanding of evolution.

As for the "Tree of Life," it is a visual representation of the evolutionary relationships between different species. It is constantly being updated and revised as new information is discovered. The NHGRI has a great interactive version on their website that allows you to explore the relationships between different species: http://www.genome.gov/27529416/tree-of-life/

Overall, I think it is important to continue educating ourselves and others about the principles of evolution and the impact it has had on our understanding of genetics and biology. Darwin's work was groundbreaking and continues to inspire and inform scientific research today.