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Human Biology Association · SoS 82 – Health Research Across Diverse Populations with Dr. Michael Gurven This week Chris and Cara chat with Dr. Michael Gurven on a variety of topics, ranging from advice on finding a field site that matches your research interests, the long and challenging process of establishing a successful longitudinal study, … Read More

SoS 81- Human Generosity with Drs. Athena Aktipis and Lee Cronk Human Biology Association · SoS 81- Human Generosity with Drs. Athena Aktipis and Lee Cronk This week, Chris and Cara chat with Drs. Athena Aktipis, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, and Lee Cronk, Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, to discuss … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 80- The Grind of Discrimination with Drs. Lance Gravlee and Connie Mulligan In this episode, Drs. Lance Gravlee and Connie Mulligan join Chris and Cara to discuss the research that led to their article, “Shortened telomere length is associated with unfair treatment attributed to race in African Americans living in … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 79 – Stress and Intergenerational Health with Dr. Zaneta Thayer In this episode, Dr. Zaneta Thayer joins Chris and Cara to discuss her many projects examining the intergenerational effects of stressful experiences during pregnancy. Dr. Thayer works primarily in New Zealand, where her research has documented links between experienced discrimination … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 78 – Take a load off: The energetics of carrying with Drs. Jesús Rodriguez & Ana Mateos In this episode of the Sausage of Science, Cara and Chris talk with Drs. Jesús Rodriguez & Ana Mateos, scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) in Burgos, … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 76 – With a Side of Knowledge Crossover Episode ft. Cara Ocobock In this episode we bring you a cross-over with the podcast “With a Side of Knowledge”, hosted by Ted Fox from the University of Notre Dame’s Provost Office. This interview features our own Dr. Cara Ocobock discussing her … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 75- Arch and Anth Crossover Episode ft. Chris Lynn This week, we’re bringing you a cross-promotion with the awesome “The Arch & Anth Podcast”, hosted by Dr. Michael Rivera. A bonus: this episode features our very own Dr. Chris Lynn! We hope that you enjoy hearing more about Chris’ work … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 77- The Anthrolactology Crossover This week, dive into one of our most meta-episodes yet: the podcast about a podcast featuring the amazing researchers behind the Anthrolactology blog and podcast! This interview features not one, but three cutting-edge anthropologists working at the intersections of anthropology, human lactation, and society.

This week on the Sausage of Science, Cara and Chris talk with Dr. Barry Boginl, a “big wig” in the field and Emeritus Professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Loughborough University. Dr. Bogin discusses his work life-long work on human growth and development, along with the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on birth … Read More

Human Biology Association · SoS 73 – Unpacking the Black Boxes of Neurophysiology and Inheritance with Dr. Aaron Blackwell