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    Explore " anthropogeny" with insightful episodes like "CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Human Arcuate Fasciculus - James Rilling", "CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Incidence of Carcinomas - Nissi Varki", "CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Phytanic Acid Metabolism - Joseph Hacia", "CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - ABO Blood Groups - Pascal Gagneux" and "CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Food Sharing - James O'Connell" from podcasts like ""CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Audio)", "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Audio)", "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Audio)", "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Audio)" and "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny (Audio)"" and more!

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    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Human Arcuate Fasciculus - James Rilling

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies -  Human Arcuate Fasciculus - James Rilling
    Language is a human cognitive specialization, and as such, is expected to be supported by human neurological specializations. The arcuate fasciculus is a white matter fiber tract that connects Wernicke’s and Broca’s language areas in the human brain, and also connects the homologues of Wernicke’s and Broca’s areas in non-human primate brains. Emory University professor James Rilling discusses the difference of arcuate fasciculus between human and non-human primate brains and how the specialization of speech has helped humans evolve. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37381]

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Incidence of Carcinomas - Nissi Varki

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Incidence of Carcinomas - Nissi Varki
    During embryogenesis, the three germ layers (endoderm, ectoderm, mesoderm) differentiate into epithelial and non-epithelial cells, which eventually form differentiated tissues and organs. Abundant data now indicates that we humans are very closely related to other hominids including chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans, the so-called "great apes". UC San Diego School of Medicine professor Nissi Varki discusses the incidence of carcinomas, including the rarity of occurrence of common human carcinomas in captive chimpanzees. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37382]

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Phytanic Acid Metabolism - Joseph Hacia

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Phytanic Acid Metabolism - Joseph Hacia
    Diet has played a major role in the evolution of human and non-human primate digestive systems. Phytanic acid is a potentially toxic branched chain fatty acid that can be acquired in humans by ingesting plant and/or animal products. Although it was established that humans cannot derive phytanic acid from chlorophyll and instead normally obtain it only from meat, dairy, and fish products, less was known about the capacity of non-human primates with proportionally larger hindguts to obtain phytanic acid from plant materials. University of Southern California professor Joseph Hacia discusses studies profiling phytanic acid levels in red blood cells obtained from humans and captive non-human primates all on low phytanic acid diets. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37379]

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - ABO Blood Groups - Pascal Gagneux

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - ABO Blood Groups - Pascal Gagneux
    ABO Blood groups represent the first described human molecular polymorphism. The ABO gene encodes variants of a protein (a glycosyltransferase) that produces the short sugar chains on glycoproteins and glycolipids that define the A, B, or O antigens. These antigens are found on red blood cells, plasma glycoproteins, and other cell types in various tissues. Individual humans can have one of four blood types based on the two alleles inherited from both parents at the ABO locus: blood type A, B, AB, or O. UC San Diego professor Pascal Gagneux discusses how recent comparative genome studies have revealed that this polymorphic system is ancient and shared between humans and non-human primates, this despite the fact that none of the great ape species carries all four ABO blood types. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37378]

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Food Sharing - James O'Connell

    CARTA: Comparative Anthropogeny: From Molecules to Societies - Food Sharing - James O'Connell
    Humans are unusual in that we depend on shared foods, especially among families and friends and between potential mates. Food sharing occurs between healthy individuals and those that are infirm or elderly. We also differ from other great apes in our early ages at weaning, late ages at maturity, short birth intervals and survivorship decades past menopause. The emergence of these patterns was crucial to early human development. In light of observations among modern East African hunter-gatherers, University of Utah professor James O’Connell evaluates two alternatives. He discusses one hypothesis that focuses on males acquiring big game meat and marrow to provide for mates and offspring. The other hypothesis surrounds how certain kinds of savanna plant food set up the forager interdependence which propelled all aspects of life history change. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37384]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Abdoulaye Camara

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Abdoulaye Camara
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. this presentation is with Abdoulaye Camara, Institut fondamental d'Afrique noire (IFAN), Université de Dakar (Sénégal) on "The View from West Africa." Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34982]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Job Kibii: Australopithecus in East and South Africa

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Job Kibii: Australopithecus in East and South Africa
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Job Kibii, National Museums of Kenya, explores Australopithecus in East and South Africa. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34983]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Likius Andossa: The Chad Basin

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Likius Andossa: The Chad Basin
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Likius Andossa, University of NDjamena, explores paleontological research in Chad. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34987]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Sarah Wurz: Klasies River as a 120000-Year-Old Archive of Human Behavior in South Africa

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Sarah Wurz: Klasies River as a 120000-Year-Old Archive of Human Behavior in South Africa
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Sarah Wurz, University of the Witwatersrand, discusses the Klasies River site which was a favored home base for southern Cape humans between 120,000 and 2300 years ago. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34989]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Yonas Beyene: The Archaeology of Konso-Gardula

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Yonas Beyene: The Archaeology of Konso-Gardula
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Yonas Beyene, Association for Research and Conservation of Culture; French Center for Ethiopian Studies, discusses the archaeology of Konso-Gardula. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34984]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Lyn Wadley: The Origin and Development of Fire Technology in Africa

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Lyn Wadley: The Origin and Development of Fire Technology in Africa
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Lyn Wadley, University of the Witwatersrand, explores when and how hominins in Africa developed fire technology. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34988]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Himla Soodyall: So Where Do We Come From?

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Himla Soodyall: So Where Do We Come From?
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Himla Soodyall, National Health Laboratory Service (Johannesburg); University of the Witwatersrand, explores the links between the historical and genetic narrative of populations in southern Africa. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34986]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Berhane Asfaw: Assessing Claims for the Earliest Homo sapiens

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Berhane Asfaw: Assessing Claims for the Earliest Homo sapiens
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Berhane Asfaw, National Museum of Ethiopia, presents "Assessing Claims for the “Earliest” Homo sapiens." Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34985]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Lyn Wadley Sarah Wurz Judith Sealy

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Lyn Wadley Sarah Wurz Judith Sealy
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. In this episode: Lyn Wadley, University of the Witwatersrand, The Origin and Development of Fire Technology in Africa; Sarah Wurz, University of the Witwatersrand, Klasies River as a 120,000-Year-Old Archive of Human Behavior in South Africa; Judith Sealy, University of Cape Town, Behavior and Settlement Patterns in Coastal Stone Age Communities – Evidence from Stable Isotopes. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34981]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Judith Sealy: Behavior and Settlement Patterns in Coastal Stone Age Communities - Evidence from Stable Isotopes

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Judith Sealy: Behavior and Settlement Patterns in Coastal Stone Age Communities - Evidence from Stable Isotopes
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Judith Sealy, University of Cape Town, explores the importance of coastal areas to human evolution. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34990]

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Job Kibii Likius Andossa Yonas Beyene

    CARTA presents Anthropogeny: The Perspective from Africa - Job Kibii Likius Andossa Yonas Beyene
    This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. This episode: Job Kibii, National Museums of Kenya, on Australopithecus in East and South Africa; Likius Andossa, University of NDjamena, on The Chad Basin; Yonas Beyene, Association for Research and Conservation of Culture, on The Archaeology of Konso-Gardula. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34980]

    CARTA 10th Anniversary Symposium: Revisiting the Agenda - Daniel Geschwind James J. Moore Joe Henrich William Kimbel

    CARTA 10th Anniversary Symposium: Revisiting the Agenda - Daniel Geschwind James J. Moore Joe Henrich William Kimbel
    CARTA celebrates its 10th anniversary with a whirlwind tour of anthropogeny, the study of the origin of humans, by addressing these questions across multiple disciplines: What do we know for certain? What do we think we know? What do we need to know? How do we proceed? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34697]

    CARTA 10th Anniversary Symposium: Revisiting the Agenda - David Perlmutter Terry Sejnowski Ajit Varki

    CARTA 10th Anniversary Symposium: Revisiting the Agenda - David Perlmutter Terry Sejnowski Ajit Varki
    CARTA celebrates its 10th anniversary with a whirlwind tour of anthropogeny, the study of the origin of humans, by addressing these questions across multiple disciplines: What do we know for certain? What do we think we know? What do we need to know? How do we proceed? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34696]

    CARTA 10th Anniversary Symposium: Revisiting the Agenda - Tetsuro Matsuzawa Katerina Semendeferi Evan Eichler

    CARTA 10th Anniversary Symposium: Revisiting the Agenda - Tetsuro Matsuzawa Katerina Semendeferi Evan Eichler
    CARTA celebrates its 10th anniversary with a whirlwind tour of anthropogeny, the study of the origin of humans, by addressing these questions across multiple disciplines: What do we know for certain? What do we think we know? What do we need to know? How do we proceed? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34695]