Tristram Wyatt
Evolutionary Biologist | Animal Behavior & Communication
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Tristram Wyatt is a renowned evolutionary biologist and animal behavior expert. As a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford, his pioneering work has transformed our understanding of how animals communicate and interact.
Wyatt's research on pheromone communication has been published in top scientific journals, and he has written two acclaimed books on animal signaling. His captivating talks draw audiences into the hidden social lives of diverse species, revealing powerful insights for understanding human behavior and cognition.
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The smelly mystery of the human pheromone
Do our smells make us sexy? Popular science suggests yes — pheromones send chemical signals about sex and attraction from our armpits to potential mates. But, despite what you might have heard, there is no conclusive research confirming that humans have these smell molecules. In this eye-opening talk, zoologist Tristram Wyatt explains the fundamental flaws in current pheromone research, and shares his hope for a future that unlocks the fascinating, potentially life-saving knowledge tied up in our scent.
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