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Robert Sapolsky is a distinguished neuroscientist, biologist, and professor at Stanford University, known for his extensive research on stress, behavior, and neuroendocrinology. He earned his Ph.D. in neuroendocrinology from Rockefeller University and has dedicated his career to understanding how stress affects the brain and body. Sapolsky's work spans various fields, including primatology, where he has conducted groundbreaking studies on wild baboon populations in Africa. He is a prolific author, with several acclaimed books such as "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" and "Behave," which delve into the biological and psychological underpinnings of human behavior. Renowned for his engaging and accessible communication style, Sapolsky continues to influence and educate both scientific communities and the general public on the complexities of stress and behavior.
Robert Sapolsky is a distinguished neuroscientist, biologist, and professor at Stanford University, known for his extensive research on stress, behavior, and neuroendocrinology. He earned his Ph.D. in neuroendocrinology from Rockefeller University and has dedicated his career to understanding how stress affects the brain and body. Sapolsky's work spans various fields, including primatology, where he has conducted groundbreaking studies on wild baboon populations in Africa. He is a prolific author, with several acclaimed books such as "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" and "Behave," which delve into the biological and psychological underpinnings of human behavior. Renowned for his engaging and accessible communication style, Sapolsky continues to influence and educate both scientific communities and the general public on the complexities of stress and behavior.
