biocultural anthropology

Biocultural anthropology is a field that examines the interplay between biological and cultural factors in human development and behavior. It explores how our environment, culture, and social structures influence our biology, such as health, nutrition, and genetics. Additionally, it looks at how our biological makeup, like evolution and genetics, can affect cultural practices. By integrating insights from both biology and anthropology, this field helps us understand human diversity, adaptation, and the ways in which culture shapes our physical existence and vice versa.