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#377: Herman Pontzer, PhD – Metabolism, Mitochondria & Evolutionary Biology

#377: Herman Pontzer, PhD – Metabolism, Mitochondria & Evolutionary Biology

FromSigma Nutrition Radio


#377: Herman Pontzer, PhD – Metabolism, Mitochondria & Evolutionary Biology

FromSigma Nutrition Radio

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Herman Pontzer, PhD is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University and Associate Research Professor of Global Health at the Duke Global Health Institute. He is an internationally recognized researcher in human energetics and evolution. Over two decades of research in the field and laboratory, Dr. Pontzer has conducted pathbreaking studies across a range of settings, including fieldwork with Hadza hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania, fieldwork on chimpanzee ecology in the rainforests of Uganda, and metabolic measurements of great apes in zoos and sanctuaries around the globe. Find the show notes to this episode at sigmanutrition.com/episode377
Released:
Mar 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.