cover of episode #2195 - Andrew Huberman

#2195 - Andrew Huberman

2024/8/27
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Discussion about the genetic makeup of dogs, exploring the influence of wolf and mastiff genes on their physical characteristics, temperaments, and behaviors.
  • Dogs exhibit the greatest variation in body size among species.
  • Dog breeds like shepherds retain more wolf genes, influencing their scent and sight sensitivity.
  • Shorter-snouted breeds like bulldogs have less wolf genetic dosing and fewer pain receptors in their faces.
  • Dog breeding has historically focused on selecting desirable traits like herding, guarding, and companionship.

Shownotes Transcript

Andrew Huberman, PhD, is a neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Andrew is also the host of the Huberman Lab podcast, which aims to help viewers and listeners improve their health with science and science-based tools. New episodes air every Monday on YouTube and all podcast platforms. 

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