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Annals of Human Biology
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Official account for Annals of Human Biology Journal https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/iahb20 AHB publishes the latest research on human population biology across multiple disciplines and is affiliated with the Society for the Study of Human Biology.
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 18m
📏RESEARCH METHODS

Body composition assessment is widely used to establish factors that can be related to athletic performance. Utczás et al. examine impact of somatotype on body composition estimation in young athletes

#OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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Somatotype affects lean body mass estimation with bioelectrical impedance analysis in young athletes
The accuracy of body composition assessments with bioelectrical impedance (BIA) based devices may be affected, besides the well-known factors (e.g. hydration status), by factors which are related t...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 1d
🗣️COMMENTARY

A timely piece for AHB addresses the current public health divide in the U.S., highlighting the need to ‘create space for dialogue rather than continued confrontation’, and how academics can better reach communities their research impacts

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Whose health? Whose truth? Navigating the “Make America Healthy Again” – public health divide
Published in Annals of Human Biology (Vol. 52, No. 1, 2025)
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 2d
📚 ARTICLE COLLECTION 📚

‘Human Biology, Climate Change and Sustainability'

This #OpenAccess collection in AHB presents studies that consider #climatechange and sustainability within each of the sub-topics in the Annals of Human Biology and across the globe 🗺️

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Human Biology, Climate Change and Sustainability
Explore the article collection: Human Biology, Climate Change and Sustainability. Published in Annals of Human Biology.
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 6d
Hobbits of Flores evolved to be small by slowing down growth during childhood, new research on teeth and brain size suggests
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Hobbits of Flores evolved to be small by slowing down growth during childhood, new research on teeth and brain size suggests
New research on the size relationship between brains and wisdom teeth suggests that bigger brains aren’t necessarily the driving force in human evolution.
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 12d
📏HUMAN MORPHOLOGY

Mezentseva et al. examine how head position affects facial shape & how this varies between populations, highlighting how head position can impact the use of photographs in human biology research.

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Facial shapes in Frankfurt Horizontal and natural head positions: a methodological study
Head orientation during photography can distort facial shape, but this is rarely considered in cross-population studies focusing on facial morphology and its perception.To assess how head positioni...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 14d
📈HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

New article! Meta-analysis compares therapeutic strategies to improve height outcomes in 4-16 year olds with ISS, contributing to ongoing debate regarding the most effective pharmacological approach to ISS

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Comparative effects of growth hormone, testosterone, and aromatase inhibitors on height gain in children and adolescents with idiopathic short statures: a network meta-analysis
Idiopathic short stature (ISS) is defined as height more than two standard deviations below the mean for age and sex, without an identifiable pathological cause. Pharmacologic options such as growt...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · 29d
📏HUMAN BIOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS

New article presents country specific growth chart data for children with Prader-Willi syndrome, providing an important tool for monitoring growth in children with rare disease

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Development of disease-specific growth charts for Argentine Prader-Willi syndrome without growth hormone treatment
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder characterised by infantile hypotonia, early-onset obesity, intellectual disability, hypopigmentation, small hands and feet, short stature, ...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Sep 5
🦠HUMAN MICROBIOME & METABOLOME

NEW PUBLICATION this pilot study furthers our understanding of the gut microbiome & eating behaviours in ASD children #OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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Altered gut microbiota composition and feeding behaviours in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a comparative pilot study
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a prevalent condition with poorly understood aetiology. Studies indicate that children with ASD exhibit more gastrointestinal alterations, nutritional deficiencies...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Aug 18
📈HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

New OA publication in AHB investigates bone parameter trajectories post PBM attainment, describing bone growth during young adulthood up to 35 years of age.
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Site and sex specific bone mineral content, and density trajectories from adolescence through to 15 years post peak bone mass
Relatively, little is known about bone parameter trajectories after attainment of peak bone mass (PBM).To investigate the individual and mean trajectories of bone mineral content (BMC) and areal bo...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Jul 25
📚 ARTICLE COLLECTION 📚

This new Open Access Collection in AHB publishes output from a multidisciplinary workshop discussing current challenges faced in analysing pre-adult fossil remains & providing direction to future investigations #OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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The Growth and Development of Sub-Adult Hominins: Multidisciplinary Approaches
Explore the article collection: The Growth and Development of Sub-Adult Hominins: Multidisciplinary Approaches. Published in Annals of Human Biology.
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Joey Murphy PhD @joeyjmurphy.bsky.social · Jul 9
🚨New Publication from @hepaeurope.bsky.social working group members using ICAD data.

📢Read about the optimal awake movement behaviour composition associated with predicted cardiometabolic health outcomes in youth.

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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Jun 30
📚ARTICLE COLLECTION - 📣CALL FOR PAPERS📣

Human Conflict, Natural Disasters and Human Biology

Does your research fit within this theme? Contact us to discuss submission options, possible APC discounts & contribution to this important article collection.

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Annals of Human Biology: Human Conflict, Natural Disasters and Human Biology
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Jun 18
📏HUMAN MORPHOLOGY

This recent AHB publication describes positive secular trends in Peruvian children living at high altitude #OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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Secular trends in BMI, excess weight and body fat skinfolds in Peruvian children living at high altitude
There is limited evidence on secular trends in adiposity among high-altitude children.To describe secular trends in body mass index (BMI), excess weight and body fat skinfolds (SKF) among Peruvian ...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Jun 18
New Annals of Human Biology study posted in UCL's open access repository.
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UCL Discovery @ucldiscovery.bsky.social · Jun 18
Open Access UCL Research: The associations of preterm birth and low birth weight with childhood growth curves between birth and 12 years: a SITAR-based longitudinal analysis discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
The associations of preterm birth and low birth weight with childhood growth curves between birth and 12 years: a SITAR-based longitudinal analysis - UCL Discovery
UCL Discovery is UCL's open access repository, showcasing and providing access to UCL research outputs from all UCL disciplines.
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Liina Mansukoski @liinamansukoski.bsky.social · Jun 5
New paper out📮 We found that delayed skeletal maturation is a major contributor to height deficits in Guatemala, supporting the idea that opportunity for catch-up growth continues past early childhood. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Delayed skeletal maturation is a major contributor to child height deficits in a low-income setting
Studying the extent to which delayed skeletal maturation may contribute to childhood height deficits is important for assessing potential for recovery in heights.To investigate the discrepancy in h...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · May 27
📈GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Anthropometric measurements from over 20,000 children are used to update reference growth charts for UAE - 30 years after a standard growth chart was created #OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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Reference growth charts for height and weight, for the UAE, the UAEMCGS 2 study
Growth charts are the most commonly used tool for evaluating the development and nutrition of children. The UAE had its first chart produced 30 years ago.The goal of the present study was to derive...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · May 23
🌎HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

Read this important OA study from Howells et al of climate driven weather events on adverse perinatal outcomes #HurricaneFlorence #ClimateChange #OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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Intergenerational effects of climate disasters: trimester of pregnancy when a hurricane hits predicts neonate body size
Climate disasters have been tied to prenatal stress and pregnancy outcomes. However, it is unclear if these outcomes are influenced by the stage of foetal development when the disaster hits.To comp...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Apr 30
🌡️HUMAN EPIDEMIOLOGY

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

Searle et al investigate the impact of Cyclone Idai on household use of ITNs & how extreme weather events can impact malaria burden #ClimateChange #OpenAccess #HumanBiology

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Household storm damage limits use of and access to insecticide treated bednets in Mozambique
Cyclone Idai was one of the most destructive cyclones in the Southern Hemisphere. Malaria prevention is not part of cyclone response, but housing damage has been shown to increase malaria risk.To a...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Apr 22
📜HUMAN ORIGINS & SURVIVAL

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

Smail et al. report mammal paleoecology at Ledi-Geraru, suggesting gradual climatic change a possible important factor in early hominin evolution @alrector.bsky.social
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Pliocene climatic change and the origins of Homo at Ledi-Geraru, Ethiopia
Long-term cooling and aridification are associated with the spread of grassland habitats and the appearance of new hominin adaptations starting in the late Miocene. However, limited fossil data dur...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Apr 15
🫁HUMAN METABOLISM & PHYSIOLOGY

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

Levy et al. study how NYC residents exhibit metabolic adaptations to cold stress through variation in brown adipose tissue (BAT), energy expenditure (EE), and ambient temperatures.

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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Apr 14
📖 Publishing your research #OpenAccess may be more accessible than you think.

Taylor & Francis work with many institutions worldwide to facilitate OA publishing for authors.

Check current OA agreements here & see if your institution is involved:

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Are you eligible for Open Access publishing support? Explore the open access agreements Taylor & Francis has with different institutions.
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Apr 2
🦠INFECTIOUS DISEASES & IMMUNOLOGY

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

OA study analysing human milk lactose levels & infant immunity in Ariaal pastoralists in Kenya - among the worst affected populations across the globe in terms of climate change

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Lactose in human milk is associated with lower rates of infection during a drought
Infants given mothers’ milk have higher resistance against infections than formula-fed counterparts. This protection is likely multifactorial, with roles for both milk immune factors and nutrients,...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Mar 25
📈GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

Read this OA study on WBT & b/feeding patterns in relation to maternal work - at the intersection of climate change and maternal & child health @bioanthmags.bsky.social @kstark8.bsky.social

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High wet-bulb temperatures, time allocation, and diurnal patterns of breastfeeding in Bangladeshi fisher-traders
Climate change is a growing threat to population health, with dangerous combinations of heat and humidity increasing in frequency, particularly in South Asia. Evidence suggests that high temperatur...
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Annals of Human Biology @annalshumanbio.bsky.social · Mar 20
🌎HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Human Biology, Climate Change & Sustainability

This contribution to our latest Article Collection reports on hydration status & heat perception among children & adults in a semi-arid environment in relation to heat stress measures

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Ambient temperature and wet bulb globe temperature outperform heat index in predicting hydration status and heat perception in a semi-arid environment
Climate change is increasing temperatures, frequency of heatwaves, and erratic rainfall, which threatens human biology and health, particularly in already extreme environments. Therefore, it is imp...
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