Ancestral DNA: from LUCA* to the origins of Man
Imagine a journey through billions of years, as we trace the thread of life back to its very origins. It all begins with LUCA, the last universal common ancestor, a primitive cell that lived around 4 billion years ago. LUCA is not a specific organism, but the point of origin of all living things today, be they bacteria, plants, animals or humans.
On this fascinating journey, we will discover how DNA, our "book of life", has evolved over time. Since LUCA, mutations and adaptations have shaped species, eventually leading to the emergence of the first hominids, and then modern man.
This exploration will help us to understand how we all share a common origin, inscribed in our DNA, and to discover the key stages that have made us the species we are today.
Get ready for a captivating journey through time, at the crossroads of biology, evolution and the mysteries of our origins.
* LUCA last universal common ancestor.
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Fabrice Neiers holds a PhD in enzymology from the Université de Lorraine. After a two-year postdoctoral stay in Sweden at the Karolinska Institute, he was recruited to the Université de Bourgogne as a Maitre de Conférences. In 2021, he was appointed Professor at the University of Burgundy. Fabrice Neiers teaches at the UFR de Santé and conducts research into the functions of enzymes.
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date: Monday 17 February 2025
venue: Salle des conférences - Mairie de Châtillon-sur-Seine (entrance: Rue du Président Carnot)
price: members €7 / non-members €9
contact: [email protected] or 06.83.89.36.00
lectures start at 2.30pm sharp: doors open at 2.15pm
Rue du Président Carnot
Salle des conférences - Mairie de Châtillon-sur-Seine
21400
Châtillon-sur-Seine