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Podcast: Genetics (Video)
Episode: CARTA: The Evolution of Human Physical Activity - Ellen Breen - A Human Genetic Mechanism for Endurance Running
Description: Human physical activities differ significantly from other species. How, when and why did these capabilities evolve? What adaptations underlie them? And how did the evolution of human physical activity affect other key human characteristics that have advanced our species? Ellen Breen explores an evolutionary pathway for high endurance activity. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 36945]