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Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews
Robert Sapolsky | Father-Offspring Interviews

#33: Homosexuality, Nobel Prizes, Synapses | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews

Dec 6, 2024 · 00:29:43
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  • Synaptic gaps (synapses) enable neurotransmitter-based communication between neurons and are sites of learning-related plasticity
  • Homosexuality likely evolved through multiple mechanisms including genetic variation, maternal immune effects, and social benefits of non-reproductive individuals
  • Nobel Prize selection involves subjective judgment and politics, leading to controversial omissions and contestable attributions

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Nobel Prizes
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