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The Evolution of a Gene that Makes us Unique
22:35 - 30:42 (08:07)
A gene known as SRGAP2 emerged over 12 million years ago and duplicated itself about three million years ago, which caused certain changes. It has been suggested that this duplication may have contributed to giving Homo sapiens an evolutionary advantage over other hominids.
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A gene that emerged 12 million years ago in the human line seems to have duplicated itself again around three million years ago.
22:35 - 27:27 (04:52)
Evolution
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A gene that emerged 12 million years ago in the human line seems to have duplicated itself again around three million years ago. This duplication allows for the potential to do new things without interrupting the original function, leading to the evolution of genes.
ChapterThe Evolution of a Gene that Makes us Unique
Episode#041 - William Von Hippel - The Social Leap; How We Evolved From Tree Swinging to Human Being
PodcastModern Wisdom
The human species known as Homo erectus, the first to walk upright, may have been the first to master the art of teamwork around 1.8 million years ago, according to new archaeological findings.
27:27 - 30:42 (03:14)
Homo erectus
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The human species known as Homo erectus, the first to walk upright, may have been the first to master the art of teamwork around 1.8 million years ago, according to new archaeological findings.