Comparative Methods: Trees, Maps, and Traits in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior
Explore genetic analysis methods connecting phylogeny to geography, tracing human migration and evolution. Learn about ancestral traits and their impact on fundamental biological concepts.
The Nature of Evolution: Selection, Inheritance, and History - Lecture 1
Explore evolutionary biology's key concepts: natural selection, adaptation, genetic drift, and life's history, from its origins to major evolutionary milestones over 3.7 billion years.
Basic Transmission Genetics - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Explore DNA structure, replication, Mendel's laws, and mutations in this comprehensive overview of genetic transmission and its role in evolution and organism development.
Adaptive Evolution - Natural Selection in Evolutionary Biology
Explore natural selection's role in adaptive evolution, including selection types, evolutionary speeds, and outcomes like directional, stabilizing, and disruptive changes.
How Selection Changes the Genetic Composition of Population - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Explore genetic systems, their impact on evolution, and how selection alters population genetics. Learn about adaptive genetic change rates and the math behind genetic shifts in populations.
The Importance of Development in Evolution - Lecture 7
Explore how development shapes multicellular organisms, influences evolution, and creates diversity through genetic expression and ancient conserved structures in this Yale lecture.
The Expression of Variation - Reaction Norms - Lecture 8
Explore reaction norms in evolution and ecology, examining how genotypes produce varied phenotypes across environments, population differences, and developmental constraints.
Evolution, Emotion, and Reason - Emotions, Part I
Explore the evolutionary basis of human emotions, their functions, and communication. Delve into case studies on happiness, fear, and familial emotions, with insights on infant emotional responses.
What is an Emotion - Interview with Lisa Feldman Barrett - Lecture 1.2
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the nature of emotions, her research findings, and future directions in emotion studies, offering insights for those interested in the field of affective science.
Evolution and Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Leda Cosmides and John Tooby
Explore evolution's role in shaping human emotions with experts Leda Cosmides and John Tooby. Discover key findings, future prospects, and advice for aspiring researchers in this insightful interview.
Social Regulation of Emotion - Dr. James Coan Interview - Lecture 14.3
Dr. James Coan discusses social regulation of emotion, exploring core themes in his research, future discoveries, and advice for those interested in the field of emotion studies.
Depression and Emotion in Adolescents - Experts in Emotion Series with Ian Gotlib
Explore depression and emotion in adolescents with Dr. Ian Gotlib. Learn about core research themes, future discoveries, and advice for entering the field of emotion studies.
Emotion Elicitation: Research and Future Directions - Experts in Emotion Series
Dr. Greg Siegle discusses emotion elicitation research, sharing key discoveries, future prospects, and advice for aspiring emotion researchers in this insightful interview from Yale's Experts in Emotion series.
Emotion Regulation and the Brain - Experts in Emotion Series with Kevin Ochsner
Explore emotion regulation and the brain with Dr. Kevin Ochsner, discussing key research themes, future discoveries, and advice for those interested in studying emotions.
Evolution and Rationality: An Evolutionary Perspective on Psychology
Explore how natural selection shapes human psychology, examining evolutionary perspectives on mental phenomena, instincts, and decision-making processes in this insightful lecture on the origins of human behavior.
The Evolution of Sex - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Explore the evolutionary benefits and costs of sexual reproduction, including genetic diversity, pathogen resistance, and the prevalence of sex in nature's recent evolutionary branches.
Biology and History of Abortion - Global Problems of Population Growth
Explores biological, historical, and cultural perspectives on when life begins, examining scientific evidence, religious views, and legal considerations surrounding abortion and the concept of life's origin.
Evolution of Sex and Reproductive Strategies
Explore reproductive strategies, competition, and evolution across species, focusing on gender differences, mating behaviors, and the role of violence in reproduction among great apes.
Biomechanics and Locomotion in Biomedical Engineering - Lecture 19
Explore biomechanics of various modes of motion, from flight to walking, and their applications in biomedical engineering, including artificial hip design and efficient locomotion.
Biomedical Engineering Applications in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Lecture 24
Explore biomedical engineering's role in cancer diagnosis and treatment, from tumor biology to drug development, highlighting challenges and opportunities for innovation in the field.
Genetic Engineering: DNA Technology and Gene Expression Control - Lecture 4
Explore advanced DNA technologies: RNA silencing, molecular cloning, PCR, and mutation detection. Learn about controlling gene expression and applications in genetic engineering and biomedical research.