Summary: The author, Tony Wright, proposed a theory that the human brain’s rapid expansion and development were a result of a symbiotic relationship with flowering plants. This relationship led to an intake of bio-chemically complex diet rich in transcription-altering, endocrine-disrupting, and neuro-active flavonoids, which drove the brain’s expansion. However, the…

A simian out of its tree is one thing, a symbiont without its drug dealing host is quite another! If the evolutionary biologists, primatologists and anthropologists are correct then for the greater part of our evolution (tens of millions of years) we lived in the tropical forests and ate a…

Introduction The dietary habits of primates, including humans, have been a subject of extensive research in the fields of anthropology, primatology, and nutrition. One area of particular interest is micronutrient intake, which includes vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients required in small quantities for normal physiological functioning. …

Decision-making is a fundamental part of our daily lives. From choosing what to eat for breakfast to deciding which route to take to work, we are constantly making decisions. Theories of decision-making often assume that we are able to detect when our intended decision doesn’t match the actual outcome, and…

The Androgen Theory of Autism is a scientific proposition that suggests a connection between autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and elevated levels of fetal testosterone (FT). In simpler terms, this theory proposes that higher levels of testosterone in the womb might contribute to the development of autism. Testosterone is a hormone…

Why We Are Quite Literally The Symbiotic Love Children Of The Forest Summary Our unique physiology and extraordinary perceptual equipment (our brain) was not exclusively or even primarily the result of classic adaptive selection. Our DNA and the ‘primitive’ survival orientated asymmetric neural structures it always builds were immersed and hot housed in the most chemically complex developmental environment in the whole…

Introduction to Biohacking Biohacking is a fascinating realm, merging the essence of biology with the power of self-improvement. It’s a world where your body is an open-source code that can be optimized, tweaked, and enhanced. Think of biohacking like this: a marathoner in training, who knows that running at a certain pace, on…