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November 8, 2024 5 mins

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- For this episode we explore the astounding world of Evolutionary Developmental Biology, commonly known as Evo-Devo. Examine with us the role of gene regulation in morphological diversity, and how nature masterfully choreographs the interplay of our genes to create the myriad forms of life around us. We'll learn how genes, the invisible directors of biological diversity, turn the basic blueprint for life into intricately detailed organism designs. From the transformation of a simple caterpillar to an elegantly decorated butterfly to the journey of a single cell into a complex, living entity - the magic of nature's kitchen is revealed to all. Listen now to discover how our genes, much like a simple set of baking ingredients, can create a vast variety of outcomes, contributing to template changes in developmental biology and leading to the rich biodiversity we cherish on our planet. 

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