The Anthropology Files

from Spark Science · host Dr. Regina Barber DeGraaff - Western Washington University

What is Medical Anthropology? Listen to our show with Dr. Sean Bruna where we talk about the study of human beings and what can affect their health. We also talk about "aliens", meeting Barak Obama, physicians bedside manner, food deserts and the physical dangers of scientific research. We end with Dr. Bruna talking about America's most famous forensic anthropologist, Bones. Enjoy our show that tries to humanize scientists and each other.

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What is Medical Anthropology? Listen to our show with Dr. Sean Bruna where we talk about the study of human beings and what can affect their health. We also talk about "aliens", meeting Barak Obama, physicians bedside manner, food deserts and the physical dangers of scientific research. We end with Dr. Bruna talking about America's most famous forensic anthropologist, Bones.Enjoy our show that tries to humanize scientists and each other.

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