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“We live well enough to have the luxury to get ourselves sick with purely social, psychological stress.”

Quote by Robert M. Sapolsky

Book:A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons

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A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons

This book offers an intimate look into the life of a neuroscientist who spent years studying baboons in their natural habitat in Africa. It provides insights into the author's personal journey and scientific discoveries made during his time with the primates. more

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Robert M. Sapolsky

Robert M. Sapolsky is a renowned neuroendocrinologist known for his research on stress, neurobiology, and evolutionary psychology. His work has revealed how stress affects the brain and body, and how these effects relate to human behavior and health. more

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