Superhuman Alphas: Heightened Senses

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, Hyperesthesia, Superhero

Abstract

This paper provides an investigation into hyperesthesia and how certain senses are heightened in normal humans. This is then related to Rachel; a character from the `Alphas' TV Programme.

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Deamer, K. A., Lieu, E., & Lonsdale, L. (2017). Superhuman Alphas: Heightened Senses. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/698

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Vol. 2 (2013)

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