Voices of Excellence from Arts and Sciences

Cultivation of corn caused problems for early humans, says Clark Larsen


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As humans transitioned from hunter-gatherers to farmers, their diet influenced their health greatly. Distinguished Professor of Anthropology Clark Larson's research shows that "in much of North America, wherever corn agriculture happens relatively late in pre-history, health begins to decline." He discusses this impact and more with David Staley on the Voices of Excellence from the College of Arts and Sciences podcast, available on Soundcloud and iTunes.
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