The Biology of Burden
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The Biology of Burden
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In the wake of Super Typhoon Uwan, thousands of Filipino children once again found themselves caring for siblings, lining up for rations, and helping their families rebuild. In this episode of The Forensic Lens Podcast, I examine what happens to the developing body and brain when children are forced to grow up too soon. From stress hormones to shortened telomeres, we explore how disasters and deprivation reshape biology itself—and why protecting childhood is not sentiment, but survival.
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