How Did We Get Here? A Look At The Theory Of Evolution – Iowa Public Radio

Charity Nebbe speaks with biologists Maurine Neiman and Jim Colbert.

While schools are closed, we're creating a series of "Talk of Iowa" episodes that will be fun and educational for learners of all ages.Every Tuesday, we'll learn about biology, and every Thursday, we'll learn about Iowa history.

On this edition ofTalk of Iowa biologists Maurine Neiman and Jim Colbert will introduce listeners to the theory of evolution.

Think for a moment about the dizzying number of plant and animal species you know about. Life on Earth is incredibly diverse, and it's all because of evolution.

Neiman and Colbert give us a short course in evolution basics. We also debunk some common myths about evolution. Evolution is not purposeful, always positive or always in the direction of greater complexity.

We also hear about some examples of amazing adaptations and weird traits, or maladaptations. We learn why evolution is important to each one of us. Later in the program, we learn a little bit about how viruses evolve, resulting in new threats to human health.

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