Christopher Lynn

Biocultural medical anthropologist; Podcaster, Sausage of Science, @Inking_Immunity; Author, “Transcendental Medication”; Roll Tide!

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My book on dissociation/trance is out! Why is ignorance bliss? This book knits together research on speaking in tongues, fireside relaxation, & theory to make case that dissociation is crucial to human consciousness. #transcendentalmedication

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@jonfavs the more the DNC chair says your name the less I believe a damn thing he says

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By Margaret Bentley, Miriam Chaiken, Darna Dufour, Edward A. Frongillo, and Sera Young Read the full tribute in American Journal of Human Biology: https://t.co/b4ktyuTP6Q

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New Student Webinar! Dr. Eric Shattuck, an Assistant Professor at Florida State University, sits down with Courtney Callidora Manthey and Madison Honig to talk about submitting abstracts to the Human Biology Association.

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Sausage of Science dives into pica in pregnancy with Dr. Leila Larson, from Malawi research to new U.S. studies. https://t.co/rPtHABZA5D

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New episode: Cecilia Padilla Iglesias discusses nomads, genomes, and mobility in human evolution. https://t.co/XHEZKVZmMd

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Putrefied meat, maggots, and stable isotopes, oh my! 🧪💀 Cara and Chris chat with Dr. Melanie Beasley about forensic isotopes, media chaos, and the anthropology of tomorrow. 🎧 https://t.co/EHvjXbSezH

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Dr. Nicola Hawley bridges epidemiology, anthropology, and global health to improve maternal and child health in Sāmoa and beyond. A leader in community-engaged research! 🌺📊 https://t.co/0otQUnrfZr

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SCRIBE promotes methodological rigor, inclusivity, and epistemological breadth, supporting more equitable, context-sensitive evidence synthesis across diverse human populations.

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Developed in response to the underrepresentation of biocultural frameworks in review methodologies, SCRIBE offers six clear steps (from defining review type to final synthesis) adaptable for use in Notion, Trello, or Word.

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The SCRIBE (SystematiC Reviews In Biocultural rEsearch) Toolkit provides a structured, accessible framework for integrating biocultural perspectives into scoping and systematic reviews.

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Molly Zuckerman about ethics, care, and responsibility in bioarchaeology, from restoring personhood to human remains to navigating ethical challenges in the field. 🎧 https://t.co/wErZb5UMJj

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Chris Lynn and Courtney Manthey interview Dr. Larry Schell on urban stress, PCBs, lead, and health in Akwesasne. https://t.co/q9iXCi5oGL

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Check out this new episode of Sausage of Science on which @HolyLaetoli & I interview my doctoral adviser Larry Schell about his life's work. 256: Beyond the Savanna: Human Adaptation in the Age of Cities with Larry Schell’ is on #SoundCloud https://t.co/bpRDtcQ1nS

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A pioneer in Evolutionary Anthropology, Jane B. Lancaster (1935–2025) integrated primatology with human evolution. She did groundbreaking work on sex roles, parental investment, and life history strategies. She also founded the journal Human Nature.

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Why oh why can Bama not run the ball?

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👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://t.co/ZJsoAnYFcE

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🎥 Dr. Bill Leonard, editor of the American Journal of Human Biology, joins hosts Madison Honig and Courtney Callidora Manthey to discuss publishing in academia, from navigating peer review to building a strong research career.

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In Memoriam
We honor the legacy of Dr. Gretel H. Pelto — a pioneering matriarch of applied nutritional and medical anthropology. Her work continues to inspire generations of scholars dedicated to understanding the intersections of food, health, and culture.