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Evolutionary Biology, Evolution, Molecular Biology and seminar by Neil Shubin, University of Chicago, President-elect of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), USA

Hosted by Collège de France

Wednesday 11:00–12:00 Paris (GMT+1)

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Amphithéâtre Guillaume-Budé, Site Marcelin-Berthelot · In person
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Abstract

Neil Shubin examines major evolutionary transitions as instances of existing structures acquiring new functions. Lungs preceded vertebrate life on land, and feathers preceded powered flight. Drawing on molecular biology and fossils, the lecture explores how evolutionary reuse changes explanations of biological innovation and the history of complex organisms.

Topics

evolutionary transitionsexisting structuresnew functionslungsvertebrate life on landfeatherspowered flightMolecular Biology
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fossilsevolutionary reuse
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