Nathaniel Dominy

Nathaniel Dominy is a professor of anthropology and evolutionary biology at Dartmouth College. He is known for his research on the evolution of primate behavior and dietary preferences, particularly in relation to the consumption of alcohol. Dominy praised a recent study that provided evidence supporting the 'drunken monkey theory,' which posits that the human affinity for alcohol may stem from ancestral primates consuming fermented fruits. His insights contribute to the ongoing discourse on the physiological and behavioral impacts of low-dose ethanol exposure in primates.