Superhuman Alphas: Heightened Senses

Kelly Anne Deamer, Elaine Lieu, Linden Lonsdale

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.

Keywords


TV programme; Biology; Superhuman Alphas; Hyperesthesia; Superhero

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