The way basic principles regulate every living organism on Earth

The Rules that Govern Life on Earth - with Sean B Carroll · 54:36 · Video: The Royal Institution · Watch at the source

In short: Evolutionary biologist Sean B. Carroll explores the fundamental principles that dictate life, from microscopic cells to vast animal populations in the Serengeti. This discussion examines how 20th-century biological revolutions provide the tools to solve critical medical and ecological challenges.

The video explores how modern biology has undergone a revolution through discoveries in inheritance and evolutionary biology. By understanding these underlying rules, scientists can manipulate viruses and bacteria to create essential human products.

Sean B. University of Wisconsin's Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Carroll, explains how such biological processes shape body patterns and animal diversity.

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