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Episode 004. The first Laugh & Learn episode featuring short but interesting questions on some well-known biological curiosities. Covering 4 different topics, I will tell a short little story and then explain "the why" so that YOU can have more fun things to talk about at dinner. Topics covered today:
1. Why do we get pruney in the bathtub?
2. Why do we get hiccups?
3. Why do we cry when we cut an onion?
4. Why do men have nipples?

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Episode #002 - In this episode, we'll talk about the mechanics of tattoos, and a surprising discovery made just in the last couple of years about WHY they are so hard to remove. You'll also get to hear about the year I turned 18, which means I'm...oh heck I"ll do the math for you! 45 in 2020.

Links to articles I mention in the podcast:

The tattoo clinical study by Baranska, et al 2018: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29511065/

Christopher Lynn: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/03/health/tattoo-immune-system-conversation-wellness/index.html

The dissenting view on Science-Based Medicine: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/tattoos-wont-boost-your-immune-system/

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Episode #003 - Do you have kids? Do they think farts are as funny as mine do? Or are you just curious about yourself? You should be! In this episode, we are going to explore farting with my kids - asking the question WHY do we fart and learn about the foods the cause the biggest "bang"!

Links mentioned in this podcast:

List of Foods high and low in FODMAPS, courtesy of the Henry Ford Health System:
https://www.henryford.com/-/media/henry-ford-blog/files/2018/08/hfhs-guide-low-fodmap-diet.pdf?la=en&hash=2FCA248753968432CE403351AF259154

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#001-Welcome to the first short-but-sweet episode of Autobiology Bits! In this episode, you will be introduced to your biology maven, JLF, and what it takes to become an autobiologist. Hint: you probably already are! JLF also introduces the first autobiology bit about a fun topic that helps you realize how the brain can process sounds differently, resulting in various emotional responses, depending on how you are wired. Enjoy!

Links to articles mentioned in this podcast
1. An Examination of Personality Traits Associated with Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)

2.  Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR): a flow-like mental state

3. Listening between the notes: aesthetic chills in everyday music listening.

4. Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music

5. Genomics studies on musical aptitude, music perception, and practice

Reddit ASMR Community

To learn more about what people who experience ASMR find relaxing, visit their site here. 

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