There's Proof of Evolution Hiding in Your DNA

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Humans are special, and we got that way thanks to evolution and natural selection. The proof is right there in our bodies! From anatomy to genes, here are some stories of how you got to be the way you are.

References:

Booth, H. A. F., & Holland, P. W. (2004). Eleven daughters of NANOG. Genomics, 84(2), 229-238.

Brawand, D., Wahli, W., & Kaessmann, H. (2008). Loss of egg yolk genes in mammals and the origin of lactation and placentation. PLoS biology, 6(3), e63.

Freyer, C., & Renfree, M. B. (2009). The mammalian yolk sac placenta. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution, 312(6), 545-554.

Yunis, J. J., & Prakash, O. (1982). The origin of man: a chromosomal pictorial legacy. Science, 215(4539), 1525-1530.

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[besmart]

When you know what to look for, you see evidence for evolution everywhere. Where can YOU find it?

[winstonpan]

I love how one half of this comments is religion vs. evolution and the other is people being bummed evolution took away our tails so we can't be catgirls

[KikomochiMendoza]

Today I learned that me almost dying after noshing some chips due to hiccups is because of my crummy fish ancestor trying to survive.

[NeuroPulse]

“A kind of magic that still amazes you even when you know exactly how the magic is done.”
I so dig that. Goosebumps.

[Zackfish]

Unfortunately the people who need to see this most probably never will.

[hypernova]

If you STILL cannot grasp the fact of evolution, its okay.

Your inability to understand evolution is not an argument against it.

[NPC-ntrf]

I would loved an extra eyelid, I hate when shampoo gets in my eyes.

[alessandrocwilliam]

And US vice-president still doesn't want to "believe" in this...

[masotan]

Creationist:
"lalalalala I cant hear a thing"

[CaseNumber]

I am sorry, but evolution is a myth because I will adamantly ignore basic logic and reason to recognize evolution. Also, I will cherry pick information to support my argument and, when encountered with other information that threatens or up ends my claims, I will ignore it and not consider it. I will use every fallacious argument possible to say you are wrong and I am right.

[Mathilde_Moksha_]

Have a joke : Gnomes don't have chromosomes, they have gnomosomes

[finonevado]

So I've got a few questions now, as biology fascinates me but sadly I don't know much of it
1. From what I understood, then our DNA is stored inside our chromosomes?
2. Are chromosomes inside every cell in our bodies?
3. What is exactly the 'genome'?
I think I'm getting it wrong and really would like to get the bigger picture, so if anyone could enlighten me It'd be greatly appreciated
Also great video, as always

[walkergarya]

No creationist in 160 years has ever refuted the Theory of Evolution. It is the foundation of all biological study.

[markvetter]

Got my 23 and me results, turns out I’m %98.7 chimpanzee. 😂

[JustinY.]

So you're saying any one of us can be a pillar man without us knowing?

[merooem]

Honestly, human DNA needs more clearing up from old updates than my pc does😂

[cinezoic]

Evolution gives me a greater respect for the universe

[GoldSrc_]

Evolution is the most beautiful story about life on Earth, an unbroken thread of living organisms that managed to pass over their genes.
And here we are now, able to understand it, as Carl Sagan said: "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself".

[williamdevane]

If it's REALLY ok to be smart, then WHY do I keep getting escorted out of Sunday School question time?

[rockinbobokkin]

Some of the best content on Youtube. Thanks PBS