@Chris_Ly

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

 Tuscaloosa, AL
cdlynn.people.ua.edu
Joined April 2009
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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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By Margaret Bentley, Miriam Chaiken, Darna Dufour, Edward A. Frongillo, and Sera Young Read the full tribute in American Journal of Human Biology: doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.70160

In Memoriam: Dr. Gretel H. Pelto, Matriarch of Applied Nutritional and Medical Anthropology

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In Memoriam Jane B. Lancaster (1935–2025), a Pioneer in Anthropology

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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. soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 255: Craving Earth: Pica, Pregnancy, and Nutrition in Malawi with...

This week on The Sausage of Science, Chris and Cristina explore pica (the craving and consumption of nonfood items like earth or clay) through the lens of maternal health and nutrition. Our guest, Dr.

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New episode: Cecilia Padilla Iglesias discusses nomads, genomes, and mobility in human evolution. soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 257: Repensando los primeros pasos de nuestra especie con Cecilia...

Cecilia Padilla Iglesias estudió Ciencias Humanas y de la Evolución en University College de Londres, donde empezó a interesarse por cómo surgió y cambió la diversidad cultural y biológica en nuestra

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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. 🎧 soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 258: Maggots on the Menu: Rethinking Hominin Diet with Melanie...

In this fun and “soupy” episode, hosts Cara and Chris chat with Dr. Melanie Beasley about putrefied meat, maggots, stable isotopes, and media attention at the most inconvenient times. Dr. Beasley dire

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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! 🌺📊 soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 259: A Culturally Adapted Health Intervention in Samoa with...

Dr. Nicola Hawley is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, where she also holds a secondary appointment in Anthropology. She serves as Associate Director for Diss

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SCRIBE promotes methodological rigor, inclusivity, and epistemological breadth, supporting more equitable, context-sensitive evidence synthesis across diverse human populations. Link to the paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… repository.lboro.ac.uk/accou…

Conducting Scoping and Systematic Reviews With a Focus on Biocultural Research: The SCRIBE Toolkit

The SCRIBE (SystematiC Reviews In Biocultural rEsearch) toolkit offers a structured approach for conducting scoping and systematic reviews in biocultural research. It addresses the challenges of...

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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. 🎧 soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 260: From Collections to Care: Ethics in Bioarchaeology with...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Molly Zuckerman, Professor of Biological Anthropology at Mississippi State University, about ethics, care, and responsibility in bioarchaeology. We discuss her recent

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Chris Lynn and Courtney Manthey interview Dr. Larry Schell on urban stress, PCBs, lead, and health in Akwesasne. soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 256: Beyond the Savanna: Human Adaptation in the Age of Cities...

Lawrence M. Schell is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the College of Integrated Health Sciences at the University at Albany, SUNY, with a joint appointment in the Depar

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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 on.soundcloud.com/pEHE4ixccA…

SoS 256: Beyond the Savanna: Human Adaptation in the Age of Cities...

Lawrence M. Schell is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anthropology and the College of Integrated Health Sciences at the University at Albany, SUNY, with a joint appointment in the Depar

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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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👉 Watch now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=8PzfIA_i…

Student Webinar Series: Bill Leonard Talks About Publishing in the American Journal of Human Biology

Dr. Bill Leonard, editor of the American Journal of Human Biology, ...

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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.
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Listen now to learn how chemistry and anthropology come together to reveal stories of movement, identity, and resilience in the past. 🔗 soundcloud.com/sausageofscie…

SoS 254: A biogeochemical approach to migration and violence with...

Dr. Sofía Pacheco-Fores is a bioarchaeologist whose research focuses on migration in ancient Mexico. Using a range of methods including archaeological biogeochemistry and phenotypic variation in human

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