Does research into human evolution contribute contribute to the well-being of mankind? ~Thinking about the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine~<Miraikan>

  • 2022-12-23 ~ 2022-12-23
  • Aomi area

What can we learn from investigating the DNA of ancient creatures?
The winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, Dr. Svante Pääbo, and his research topic "discovery of extinct human genomes and human evolution." The Nobel Prize, conferred for "contributing to the well-being of mankind," has been awarded for the study of extinct human beings who are no longer on earth. How does this research connect to present day viewpoints on humanity and society? 
 
In October, everyone once again enjoyed the announcement of the Nobel Prize winners by Miraikan via "Niconico live broadcast". This time, in addition to expanding upon the details of the research that could not be conveyed that day, we also invited an expert on the history of human evolution, Dr. Yousuke Kaifu, for this special event to discuss the intrigue of this research! 

◆Event Outline

  • Date and time
    Friday, December 23rd, 2022, 19:30-20:45
    The broadcast time has been extended
  • Venue
    Streaming on "Niconico live broadcast"
    【Stream URL】
    https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv339496482
  • Pre-survey URL:
    Please tell us your answer to the question, "What meaning do you think there is in in researching human evolution?" We also request questions and comments from the speakers.
    https://forms.office.com/r/qtHfgGBazv
  • Target audience
    Anyone may participate.
  • Entry fee:
    None
  • Sponsor
    Miraikan

◎Viewing with Subtitles

Subtitles will be provided by the voice recognition subtitle application "UD Talk". (only during live sections)

Event Information

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