StarTalk SoundBite: Mayim Bialik, Neuroscientist And Actress

StarTalk SoundBite: Mayim Bialik, Neuroscientist And Actress

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Did you know Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler is a neuroscientist in real life? StarTalk Live host Neil deGrasse Tyson explores how Emmy-Nominated actress Mayim Bialik’s portrayal of a neuroscientist on “The Big Bang Theory” has been influenced by her own personal experience in the field. Along with the support of Dr. Heather Berlin and additional commentary from Eugene Mirman, they uncover some of the reality behind the social stereotypes characterized in”The Big Bang Theory” and scientific community alike. If you enjoyed this SoundBite, be sure to check out the rest of the episode here: http://soundcloud.com/startalk/startalk-live-big-brains-at-bam-part-1