Superhuman Alphas

Authors

  • Kelly Anne Deamer The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Elaine Lieu The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Linden Lonsdale The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

TV programme, Biology, Superhuman Alphas, Fight-or-flight, Superhero

Abstract

This Paper looks at the instigators to the fight-or-flight response and how it relates to the character Bill from the `Alphas' TV Programme. Bill stimulates the fight-or-flight response on command in order to increase strength. The biological aspects are examined in this paper and how they relate to the Alpha, Bill.

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How to Cite

Deamer, K. A., Lieu, E., & Lonsdale, L. (2017). Superhuman Alphas. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/697

Issue

Vol. 2 (2013)

Section

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