Author

Isabel Soto

In Manchester, New Hampshire, Isabel Soto teaches middle school life science in the public school system. She turns students’ questions about the human body into classroom demonstrations that explain fundamental biology. Soto taught elementary outdoor education courses at a local nature center and received a bachelor’s degree in science education.

What Is Sweat? The Science of How Your Body Sweats
How Much Sweat Can You Lose in an Hour?
How Is Hair Formed? The Science Behind Each Strand
Can Fingerprints Actually Change Over Time?
Why Do I Sweat So Much When It’s Humid?
How Does Hair Work? Structure, Growth & Color
How Deep Does Hair Go and What Determines Its Depth?
What Is Human Hair Made Of? Its Structure and Life Cycle
What Is the Biological Purpose of Leg Hair?
Why Does My Sweat Not Taste Salty?
What Are Epidermal Ridges
Why Does Blonde Hair Get Darker With Age?
Why Do Males Have Facial Hair? The Scientific Reasons
Why Is Sweat So Salty? A Biological Explanation
Why Do Humans Have Hair on Their Heads?
Why Does Hair Grow? Inside the Hair Growth Cycle
What Is a Hair? Structure, Growth, and Function
How Do We Sweat? The Science Behind Every Drop
What Are Goosebumps For and Why Do We Still Get Them?
What Are the Three Growth Cycles of Human Hair?
How Does a Beard Grow? The Science Behind Facial Hair
Why Is My Back Hairy? The Science Behind Hair Growth
Why Is Nose Hair So Thick? The Biology Explained
What Is the Outer Layer of Hair Called?
How Long Does Chest Hair Grow Before It Stops?
Does Hair Actually Keep Your Head Warm?
Can You Give Yourself Goosebumps on Purpose?
How Are Fingerprint Ridges Formed?
What Pigment in Hair Provides Natural Colors?
Why Do We Have Nails Instead of Claws?