To solve old problems, study new species

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January 12, 2017 Today's TED Talk To solve old problems, study new species 12:39 minutes · TEDxKC Nature is wonderfully abundant, diverse and mysterious -- but biological research today tends to focus on only seven species, including rats, chickens, fruit flies and us. We're studying an astonishingly narrow sliver of life, says biologist Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, and hoping it'll be enough to solve the oldest, most challenging problems in science, like cancer. In this visually captivating talk, Alvarado calls on us to interrogate the unknown and shows us the remarkable discoveries that surface when we do. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Bizarre science Take a walk on the stranger side of science with these uncanny, yet fascinating talks. Watch » 5 talks · Total run time 1:05:17 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM The two kinds of stories we tell about ourselves We've all created our own personal histories, marked by highs and lows, that we share with the world -- and we can shape them to live with more meaning and purpose. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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