This week on Crystallise: Ash tells us the story of Marie Maynard Daly, the first African American woman to earn a PhD in chemistry in the United States, and just a few of her groundbreaking discoveries. For our SNPit, Rosie discusses some recent research into how virtually swapping bodies with a friend can lead to a loss of your sense of self, and even loss of memories. 


To learn more about Marie Maynard Daly, head to these links:

• Marie Maynard Daly Was the First African American Woman to be Awarded a PhD in Chemistry in the USA
• Columbia University: Marie Maynard Daly
• Science History Institute: Marie Maynard Daly 

To read more about how body swapping isn't quiiite the same in reality as it is in science fiction - have a look at these:

• 'Swapping Bodies' With a Friend Swaps Your Beliefs, Strange Experiment Reveals
• Perception of Our Own Body Influences Self-Concept and Self-Incoherence Impairs Episodic Memory

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