About Thu Anh Le

Thu Le obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Georgia in 2013. Her interests lie in genetics and biological anthropology. She is fascinated in evolution and how it has played a role in the history of mankind, and how changes in environmental factors and food production influence peoples’ health.

During her undergrad, Thu volunteered at a free clinic and completed an internship at The Georgia Museum of Natural History.

Fetal Tissue for Science: Planned Parenthood and Organ Harvesting

July 17, 2015 by Thu Anh Le 1 Comment

Planned Parenthood’s recent video debut has shocked much of the public – but fetal tissue research has been around for years. Why the debate now?

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Why Are Some Children More Prone To Violence? Brain Development and Kids

August 25, 2014 by Thu Anh Le Leave a Comment

According to the LA Times, two 12-year-old girls, from Wisconsin were recently charged as adults for attempting premeditated murder against another classmate as an attempt to gain the attention of ‘Slender Man.’ NBC News has also reported on an Ohio woman, who suffered minor injuries to her face, neck, and back. She blames the same […]

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Oxytocin: Can the “Love Hormone” Help People With Autism?

September 12, 2013 by Thu Anh Le Leave a Comment

Research shows a link between oxytocin and autistic symptoms. Could the “Love Hormone” be a viable treatment for autism – even in a nasal spray?

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Pacu Panic: The “Testicle-Eating” Fish May Not Be So Scary After All

September 5, 2013 by Thu Anh Le Leave a Comment

Pacu, fish with human-like teeth reputations for eating men’s testicles, may be spreading their habitat across Europe. Are these pirahna-cousins dangerous?

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When Did “Adam” and “Eve” Meet? New Research Says it Happened Between 148 to 120K Years Ago

August 21, 2013 by Thu Anh Le Leave a Comment

How long ago did Adam’ and ‘Eve’ live, and did they even live at the same time? New research places our ultimate human ancestors far back into antiquity.

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Compulsive Shopping: Money Management, Motivation, and Expectations

August 14, 2013 by Thu Anh Le Leave a Comment

New studies examine the links between compulsive shopping and materialism, finding that careful money management is key to resolving spending problems.

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When Mammals Became Socially Monogamous: How Single-Partner Pairings Evolved

August 2, 2013 by Thu Anh Le Leave a Comment

Many mammals are monogamous, pairing off for the benefit of the offspring. How did this behavior evolve from their ancestors’ one male-many female model?

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