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Why New York Has the Best Bagels

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Hormones and Gender Transition

Season 2 Episode 29
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Is Aspartame Safe?

Season 2 Episode 30
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This Is Your Brain on Music

This Is Your Brain on Music

Season 2 Episode 31
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Better Grilling Through Chemistry

Better Grilling Through Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 32
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Why Do Feet Smell?

Why Do Feet Smell?

Season 2 Episode 34
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The Chemistry of Wine

The Chemistry of Wine

Season 2 Episode 35
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How Does Adderall™ Work?

Season 2 Episode 23

There's a lot of chemistry in that little pill that affects your nervous system. More than 25 million people rely on Adderall and other similar drugs to help treat narcolepsy, depression and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how does amphetamine, the active ingredient in Adderall, work? This week, Reactions explains how amphetamine helps you focus--the chemistry of Adderall.

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