The Department of Anthropology has partnered with KSU’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise money to support graduate student research internships with our partner institution in Japan (The Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University) https://flashes.givetokent.org/Kyoto These research experiences have been life-changing for our students- expanding their research horizons, building international collaborations, and preparing them for a bright future in a global laboratory. Your contribution would provide opportunities for students like these: Follow this link to donate now:&nb...
Dr. Metin Eren was featured in the November 2017 issue of Discover Magazine. Check it out! ...
Dr. Maria Serrat's recent publication on imaging bone growth was selected as one of the most exciting papers published by American Physiological Society journals! Dr. Serrat completed her Ph.D. here at 91¿´Æ¬Íø University in 2007 and is an Associate Professor at Marshall University. Join us in congratulating Dr. Serrat on this major recognition!! ...
Watch Dr. Holt in action as she discusses teaching "Hillary Clinton Case Study" at 91¿´Æ¬Íø University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO7zPE1SJME ...
A video created by the National Science Foundation (NSF) features a publication by Dr. Melissa Edler (PhD '16) and colleagues that reported on the presence of Alzheimer's disease pathology in the chimpanzee brain. Check it out! ...
This just out- Dr. Melissa Edler (PhD '16) and colleagues just published a major paper that reports on the presence of Alzheimer's disease pathology in aged chimpanzee brains. This work generated interest from various news agencies including New Scientist, Science, and Nature. ...
Dr. Tremie Gregory received her Ph.D. from 91¿´Æ¬Íø's School of Biomedical Sciences Biological Anthropology Program in 2011. Since then, she has been working as a conservation biologist for the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Dr. Gregory and colleagues just published an important article on the role of canopy bridges in fragmented forests in Nature/Scientific Reports. T...
Hello Everyone, My name is Danielle Jones and I am a master’s student of anthropology at 91¿´Æ¬Íø University. Welcome to my EAPSI Japan blog! In the following posts, I will keep you updated on my cultural and scientific journey in Japan. By the end, I hope to reveal new and exciting findings regarding the biological basis of aggression in macaque monkeys, so please stay tuned. Specifically, I will be investigating the MAOA gene and its potential relationship to aggressive behavior. This particular gene has consumed my thoughts for many months, as it is central to my primary interest: the ...
Dr. Metin Eren is making headlines! He was featured in the Record Courier, Akron Beacon Journal, AND ScienceNews!! ...