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#953 Cat Bohannon - Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution

Jun 13, 2024
Dr. Cat Bohannon discusses how the female body drove human evolution 200 million years ago, exploring topics like the neglect of the female body in biology, evolution of traits like milk, gender identity versus biological sex, evolution of reproductive organs, pregnancy impacts on smell and taste, and evolutionary changes due to bipedalism and menopause.
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  • Understanding the evolution of the female body plan over 200 million years reveals a rich history of adaptations from ancient mammals to modern brains.
  • Recognizing the gender gap in research highlights the importance of including females in studies to address critical medical issues and biases.

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Eve: Exploring Female Evolution Over 200 Million Years

Discussing the book 'Eve,' the podcast delves into the significance of going back 200 million years in mammalian evolution, highlighting how the female body plan reflects multiple time periods, such as the ancient digestive system and more recent brain developments. The evolution of sex differences, especially tied to reproduction and lactation, is a key focus, showcasing how traits like lactation link back to early mammalian forms.

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