Season 1 · Episode 24
The Apothecary Diaries · S1E24
Aired on March 24, 2024
Science entries in this episode
The Menstrual Cycle and Fertility
Maomao references the empirical knowledge of the fertile window. We explain the phases of the cycle, ovulation, hormones, and what ancient medicine actually knew.
Prosopagnosia
A neurological disorder affecting about 2 to 2.5% of people: the brain sees features, not the face. Causes, coping strategies, and Lakan in The Apothecary Diaries.