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Podcast: Curiosity Weekly
Episode: Racism & The Brain, Rhino Embryos, Handwriting
Description: Today, youâll learn about how feeling the effects of racism might actually change the victimâs brain chemistry, how scientists have successfully completed the first embryo transfer in an endangered rhino, and how handwriting increases brain connectivity.  Racism & The Brain  âExperiencing racism may physically change your brain.â by Jon Hamilton, Rachel Carlson, & Rebecca Ramirez. 2024.  âAssociation of Racial Discrimination With Neural Response to Threat in Black Women in the US Exposed to Trauma.â by Negar Fani, PhD. et al. 2021.   Rhino Embryos  âWorld's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos paves the way f...