SSHB-StudyHumBio

Learned society promoting & advancing research on the biology of human populations in all its branches: human variability & evolution, genetics, epidemiology...

[SSHB-StudyHumBio @SocStudyHumBiol]

We are aware that some participants are having difficulties with the registration process/payment for our 2024 conference - to help with this, we have now extended the deadline:

⌛️Final registration deadline: 15/July

Still time to join us in Porto!⬇️
https://t.co/UGmrz5T0r5

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

🌡️HUMAN EPIDEMIOLOGY

Searle et al investigate the impact of Cyclone Idai on household use of ITNs & how extreme weather events can impact malaria burden #ClimateChange

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/9jLYySDDzl

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

🌍HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Hydration status & heat perception among children & adults in a semi-arid environment in relation to heat stress measures #ClimateChange

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/4IYCYwy9J3

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

📜HUMAN ORIGINS & SURVIVAL

Smail et al. report mammal paleoecology at this important hominin site, suggesting gradual climatic change may have been an important factor in early hominin evolution #ClimateChange

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/u65TN4zJ53

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

📈HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

@kstark8 & colleagues report on WBT and breastfeeding patterns in relation to maternal work -focusing on the intersection of #ClimateChange and maternal and child health

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/4KXRiufOWr

[Silvia Costa @SilviaCosta33]

@lborouniversity Sanctuary PhD #Scholarships for at-risk scholars
➡️2 available to start in 2024/25 (April/July 2025) and 2 to start in 2025/26 (Oct/2025 or Jan/2026)
➡️100% of tuition fees + stipend (£19,237)for 3y
⏳deadlines: 24/Feb & 23/June

+info⤵️
https://t.co/17gyhvuTEc

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

🦠INFECTIOUS DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY

The effect of human milk lactose levels on infant immunity in Ariaal pastoralists in Kenya - populations among some of the worst affected across the globe by #ClimateChange 🌡️

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol
https://t.co/tMYfes4GMV

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

🫁METABOLISM & PHYSIOLOGY

@slevyscience and colleagues look at BAT thermogenesis in NYC residents providing evidence of its variation in activity in urban environments & in relation to #ClimateChange

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/pJ12bWnP4O

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

🌍 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Quantitative & qualitative study of the lived experiences of drought in young people - ecological, social & biological factors influencing biological outcomes #ClimateChange

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/Zyg4DhinYb

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

BIOSOCIAL ARTICLE COLLECTION 📚

Features articles adopting a biosocial approach to investigate health inequalities across the life course
#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/fxveJK57mM

[SSHB-StudyHumBio @SocStudyHumBiol]

You can read about researchers and projects that have been awarded funding in the past here➡️https://t.co/vhzKlPMWy9

[SSHB-StudyHumBio @SocStudyHumBiol]

Check out our💷Funding opportunities➡️https://t.co/ePNdhJYOlp

There's UG Bursary & Research Grants for #HumanBiology research (incl: human variability/genetics/evolution, epidemiology, public health), and a PG student travel prize to attend & present at international conferences

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

50th ANNIVERSARY ARTICLE COLLECTION 📚

In 2024 AHB celebrates 50 years of continuous high quality scientific publications

The Collection celebrates our most highly cited papers over 50 years with up-to-date commentaries #OpenAccess @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/q7Oss4WAyX

[UTK Anthropology @UTK_Anth]

UTK Anthropology is hiring a Human Biologist! @AusHumanBiology, @HumBioAssoc, @AmericanAnthro, @BiologicalAnth, @SocStudyHumBiol, @sochiab, @aabaArgentina, @BlackinBioAnth, @ABA_AAA, @AnthropoLatina, @AMABasociacion, @iiaunam

https://t.co/X2OdVBuekO

[USask Health Sciences @USaskHealthSc]

#USask interim associate provost, health, Dr. Adam Baxter-Jones (PhD) has been named the recipient of the 2024 Tanner Memorial Medal by the Society for the Study of Human Biology (@SocStudyHumBiol).

https://t.co/8PiQ1WH5Hz

#USaskHealth #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #USaskResearch

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

📊POPULATION BIOLOGY

Report on worldwide distribution & LD patterns of genetic variants related to COVID-19 severity shows American populations present the highest genetic risk score for severity @EstebanTorne

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol
https://t.co/F2r36mTuSM

[AnnalsofHumanBiology @AnnalsHumanBio]

🍏NUTRITION & LIFESTYLE

Zhao et al. present this cross-sectional analysis revealing higher DI is associated with ⬆️ frailty in people with OA, with age & sex modifying the relationship

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology @SocStudyHumBiol

https://t.co/Ypqo1Ty7rj

[Joey Murphy @JoeyJMurphy]

Great talk from @Daniel_Bingham - reminding us of the important role surveillance data plays in identifying populations who have the greatest need for physical activity interventions!

#SSHB2024

[Lauren Sherar @LaurenSherar1]

Great to see @I_CA_D data presented at #sshb2024 by the fabulous @JoeyJMurphy Take home message: the association of physical activity with cardiometabolic health in children, differs by risk factors.

[SSHB-StudyHumBio @SocStudyHumBiol]

@alesgaba @SilviaCosta33 Our pleasure @alesgaba! Really happy you enjoyed it, and we hope you had some good discussions and networking to take back home! 😊

Maybe have a peek at our website and see if you want to join us 😉