Why Am I Like This? - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
How Did We Evolve a Sense of Smell?
In this episode, we walk through how our brain develop and process smell.
Where Does My Skin Color Come From?
In this episode, Dr. Tina Lasisi walks us through how we genetically inherit skin color.
Why Do We Have Different Hair Types?
We walk through why hair varies so much across all humans.
Where Does Our Stress Come From?
We explore the evolutionary function of stress.
Why Do We Get Allergies? (And Are They Really Necessary?)
Let's walk through how our immune system evolved and what affects our allergies.
Can Humans Change Their Sleep Cycle?
Dr. Tina Lasisi walks us through the peaks and valleys of our circadian rhythm.
Can We Change Our Body Type?
We walk through the types of muscles and hormones that transform the body.
Why Does My Voice Sound Like This?
We explore how the structure of our vocal tract produces sound and why humans speak.
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