The Reverse Evolution Machine

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In search of the common ancestor of all mammals, UC Santa Cruz scientist David Haussler is pulling a complete reversal. Instead of studying fossils, he's comparing the genomes of living mammals to construct a map of our common ancestors' DNA. His technique holds promise for providing a better picture of how life evolved.

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Original Air Date: Tuesday, Sep 4, 2007
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Reverse Evolution Machine Educator Guide

Use this Educator Guide to help your students understand how using the DNA of organisms alive today can help uncover clues to extinct plants and animals.
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