Ologies with Alie Ward Chronobiology (CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS) Encore + 2023 Updates with Katherine Hatcher
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Mar 14, 2023 AI Snips
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Brain Extraction
- Katherine Hatcher initially disliked science but became fascinated by animal dissections in high school.
- She excelled at extracting a pig brain, sparking her interest in neuroscience.
Circadian Rhythms in Animals
- Circadian rhythms are daily patterns of biological processes, influenced by whether a species is predator or prey.
- Owls are nocturnal because their prey, mice, are active at night.
Light Pollution and Sleep
- City dwellers might experience more circadian rhythm disruptions due to higher light exposure.
- Rural areas generally have less intense light at night.