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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 223 - Mutations
Description: Mutation. It is the key to our evolution. As our cells constantly divide and reproduce and replicate our DNA, errors and inconsistencies develop, leading to the incredible variation of life that drives evolutionary change. This episode, we explore the genetic mechanisms behind mutation and we discuss how scientists study mutations to understand the evolutionary history of life on Earth.
In the news: Neanderthal tools, caiman food, dancing dinosaurs, and ancient integument.
Time markers:
Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00
News: 00:09:25
Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:50
Main discussion, Part 2: 01:35:00
Patron question: 02:28:55
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