Mariel Young just graduated from Harvard University with a PhD in Human Evolutionary Biology! She completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Arkansas, followed by an MPhil in human evolutionary studies from Cambridge University. Her dissertation work focused on the evolutionary and developmental genetics of the pelvis and scapula--the hips and shoulders--and asked the question: what genes control the embryonic development of these structures, and how have they been under evolution in human ancestors?
Tune in for answers to questions like...
What makes humans unique?
What is the basic process bone formation and is it the same for all bones?
Why would somebody want to study the pelvis?
How have evolutionary pressures shaped the pelvis and other bone structures?
and many, many more!
Topics & Concepts
Development, Evolution & Genetics
The Pelvis
The Scapula
Fish & Dinosaurs
Bone Formation: Endochondral & Intramembranous
Cartilage
Ossification
Fossils: The Skeletal Story of our Evolution
Pelvo-thoracic Decoupling
Bowl- vs. Flat-Shaped Pelves
Birthing
Brain, Intelligence & Cognition
The Obstetric Dilemma
Evolutinary Pressures
Genes & Regulation
Debunking "Junk" DNA
Enhancers
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Mariel Contact:
Twitter: @MarielBYoung
Insta: @mariel_young
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