Experience the darker side of evolutionary theory. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution (you can pass down traits that you pick up during your own lifetime) was largely considered to be completely bogus until some fast-evolving frogs gave it a second wind. Then things got really crazy.
Skip ahead to 22:48 for a mind-blowing update to classic evolutionary theory. A rat mother's licking can fundamentally shift the personality of the baby? SCIENCE!
This audio clip was created by "Radiolab." Listen to the entire episode for more information about evolution. Thumbnail image via Thinkstock.
from Upworthy http://ift.tt/1iw2g8X
via IFTTThttp://ift.tt/1wtgqkI
0 comments:
Post a Comment