Ep. 61 - The Prolific Pelvis ft. Mariel Young

<p><strong>Mariel Young</strong> just graduated from <strong>Harvard University </strong>with a <strong>PhD </strong>in <strong>Human Evolutionary Biology</strong>! 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?<br> <br> <strong>Tune in for answers to questions like...</strong><br> What makes humans unique?<br> What is the basic process bone formation and is it the same for all bones?<br> Why would somebody want to study the pelvis?<br> How have evolutionary pressures shaped the pelvis and other bone structures?<br> and many, many more!<br> <br> <strong>Topics &amp; Concepts<br> </strong>Development, Evolution &amp; Genetics<br> The Pelvis<br> The Scapula<br> Fish &amp; Dinosaurs<br> Bone Formation: Endochondral &amp; Intramembranous<br> Cartilage<br> Ossification<br> Fossils: The Skeletal Story of our Evolution<br> Pelvo-thoracic Decoupling<br> Bowl- vs. Flat-Shaped Pelves<br> Birthing<br> Brain, Intelligence &amp; Cognition<br> The Obstetric Dilemma<br> Evolutinary Pressures<br> Genes &amp; Regulation<br> Debunking "Junk" DNA<br> Enhancers<br> <br> ///<br> <strong>Mariel Contact:</strong><br> Twitter: @MarielBYoung<br> Insta: @mariel_young</p> <p>///<br> <strong>Does free will exist? </strong>Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at<strong> abstractcast@gmail.com</strong>!</p> <p><strong>Liking the show? </strong>Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/abstract-the-future-of-science/id1510997356">Apple Podcasts</a>!</p> <p><strong>Want to support the show? </strong>Save your $$$ and support us by Following &amp; Subscribing on: <a href="https://sptfy.com/9zNA