Categories: Post

Alesi: The Life, Death, and Discovery of an Ancestor

The recent discovery of a 13 million-year-old fossil infant ape skull has offered a rare glimpse of what the common ancestor of all living apes and humans may have looked like. The fossil, nicknamed “Alesi,” belongs to a newly named species called Nyanzapithecus alesi. Alesi was discovered in a desolate region of Kenya by John Ekusi, a member of Dr. Isaiah Nengo’s research team. In this talk, Dr. Nengo will share the story of finding this rare fossil and discuss the secrets that cutting-edge technology has uncovered about the life of this ancient infant.

c2st

Recent Posts

The Future of Infection Control: mRNA Vaccines for C. diff

Clostridiodes difficile, more commonly called C. diff is a bacteria many people carry in their…

6 days ago

Election Crystal Balls: Are Presidential Polls Accurate?

Did you receive a call or text about participating in a poll during this past…

2 weeks ago

Self Advocacy: How to Feel Heard at the Doctor’s Office

Have you ever felt that your doctor didn't hear you during the ten to fifteen…

2 weeks ago

All Aboard the Electric School Bus: Getting to School the Green Way

Many feelings of nostalgia can arise when one thinks about their time in elementary through…

2 weeks ago

The Secret of Seaside Plants: Exploring How to Grow in Saltwater

The question “How about this crazy weather?” has dominated small talk throughout the ages. While…

3 weeks ago

Tracing Back the Apple: What DNA Analysis Can Tell Us about Evolution

When thinking about ancestry, one can imagine a large apple tree. This tree has various…

4 weeks ago