SciShow Tangents

Hormones

Feb 20, 2024

In this lively discussion, guest Deboki Chakravarti, a former editorial assistant with a knack for exploring fundamental human questions, dives into the layered world of hormones. The talk oscillates from the whimsical concept of crispy sauces to a thought-provoking look at oxytocin, the love hormone, and its role in social bonding. With humor and engaging anecdotes, they also discuss the intricate connections between hormones, stress, and parenting insights, offering a delightful blend of science and personal storytelling.

43:15

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Deboki Chakravarti

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Quick takeaways

Hormones are produced by various tissues, including fat and bones, indicating a complex role in maintaining bodily functions.

Changes in hormone levels significantly affect mood and emotional well-being, illuminating their crucial impact on mental health.

Deep dives

The Role of Hormones in the Body

Hormones are critical biochemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes throughout the body. Initially defined as compounds produced by glands that travel through the bloodstream to elicit specific responses, the understanding of hormones has evolved significantly. Modern science recognizes that many tissues, including fat cells and even bones, produce hormones that influence metabolic and behavioral functions. This broadens the scope of what qualifies as a hormone, suggesting a more complex interplay of various biological compounds in maintaining homeostasis.

Intro

2min

A Flavorful Exploration of Favorite Sauces

2min

Crispy Sauces and Surprise Pop Rocks

2min

Flavor, Hormones, and Healing

13min

Oxytocin: The Love Hormone and Its Impact

7min

Hormones and Their Surprising Influences

17min

The Intricacies of Hormones and Animal Behavior

3min

Oops, all science this episode! Erstwhile editorial assistant Deboki Chakravarti steps in for erstwhile everyman Sam Schultz as we parse through fundamental puzzles about humanity: what makes us, us, and if it is hormones, does that make us cocktails or cauldrons?

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Hormones

[Truth or Fail]

https://vcresearch.berkeley.edu/news/trust-hormone-oxytocin-helps-old-muscle-work-new-study-finds

[Trivia Question]

Hormone-injected Judas goats to kill invasive species in Project Isabella

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3092746/

https://modernfarmer.com/2013/09/killing-goats-galapagos/

[Fact Off]

Bones make osteocalcin, which might be a hormone involved in stress reactions