This series is here to help you make sense of how and why our bodies do what they do.
Being a human can be weird. Even when everything is "normal" (whatever that means), you might not always get what your body is doing…or why. Dr. Tina Lasisi, full-time biological anthropologist and part-time human, is here to help you make sense of how and why our bodies do what they do.
This series is here to help you make sense of how and why our bodies do what they do.
Being a human can be weird. Even when everything is "normal" (whatever that means), you might not always get what your body is doing…or why. Dr. Tina Lasisi, full-time biological anthropologist and part-time human, is here to help you make sense of how and why our bodies do what they do.
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About the Host
Tina Lasisi, Ph.D., is a science communicator, content creator, and a postdoctoral researcher at University of Southern California. As an anthropologist, Lasisi explores hair shape and skin pigmentation, providing insights into the genetic architecture and evolutionary history of racialized traits. Her research been featured on podcast platforms, including NPR’s Short Wave, and Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. Lasisi aims to break down common misconceptions about how our body works.
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