The Synapz Series

Genes and Genre

Ahana Season 1 Episode 1

Why do our genes and the music we love seem to dance together in such fascinating ways? 🎶🧬
In this episode of Synapz, we explore the beautiful symphony between biology and culture — how our genetic makeup can shape musical preferences, and how music, in turn, can influence gene expression and emotional states.

You’ll discover:

  • 🧠 How genetics may play a role in rhythm perception, tone sensitivity, and musical tastes
  • 🎼 The ways cultural exposure and personal experience “tune” our brain over time
  • 🔄 How music can literally influence biological processes like stress regulation and neuroplasticity

Join us as we blend neuroscience, psychology, and art to understand why that one song gives you chills — and what your playlist might reveal about you.

🎧 Follow Synapz for explorations into the intersections between science, psychology, art, and human behavior.