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| 03 Oct 2022 | Ep. 166 Coffee Pt 1: Species and History | 00:27:17 | |
The first episode on our three part series is on the history of human consumption of coffee (as far as we know) and the several species of plant that can produce those sweet, sweet beans! As a note, we are going to be taking a hiatus after Pt 2 next week for Nathan and Stacey to take a well-earned break and enjoy some time in Korea! We are going to do re-releases of older episodes, so if you haven't heard some of our older stuff, we hope you enjoy! References: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/coffee-consumption-by-country https://cafealtura.com/ethiopia-coffee/ | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Ep. 141 Triassic Pt 2: Almost Dino Time | 00:40:26 | |
We end our discussion of the Triassic period with the land and air -- this is the time when dinosaurs and pterosaurs first evolved, along with the first mammals! References: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0949 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012825220302221 | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Ep. 37.5 Bonus Minisode: COVID-19 Part 5 | 00:44:32 | |
Hi everyone, this is a SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 update episode on a treatment's (remdesivir) early experimental results, why antibody tests might not be the magic bullet everyone wants them to be, and one final discussion on the conspiracy that SARS-CoV-2 might be a bio-engineered virus. If you don't want any COVID-19 stuff going into your ear holes, avoid this episode! Listen to some of our other stuff, like our episodes on dogs, or skin, or acupuncture! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. If you're a creator of cool art stuff, check out the Boston Collective Film Festival at https://filmfreeway.com/boston and use promo code petridish References:
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| 28 Dec 2020 | Ep. 77 BioFuel = BioCool | 00:56:49 | |
It is probably going to be a while before we can *totally* stop using things like jet fuel and diesel, but they are both non-renewable *and* leave a carbon footprint. WHAT'RE WE GONNA DO? Biofuels could help! Depending on how they're made, they could end up being carbon neutral, or have a smaller footprint than regular fuel. On top of that, they'll be renewable! But how do they work? Do we have biofuels already in our gas tanks? This episode has a promo for Twisted and Uncorked, a podcast with wine, true crime, and the paranormal! Check them out on twitter @Twisted_Pod! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 14 Feb 2022 | Ep. 134 Valentine's Day Chlamydia! | 00:39:00 | |
Hi Everyone! Hope you're having an excellent Valentine's Day! In honor of all the romance out there, we're releasing an episode about chlamydia, one of the most successful bacterial sexually transmitted diseases in the world! The bacteria involved is a pretty funky one and is responsible for a few different diseases, so strap in and learn some new information about this old friend of humanity's. References: https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stats.htm https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK8091/ https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms10688 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4518511/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/44965962 https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06194.x | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | Ep. 89 Fusion Power Part 2 -- Even More 30 Years Away?! | 00:48:08 | |
Last episode we discussed the basics of plasma, fusion power, and a design called the tokamak. This week we dive into some of the dark horse fusion power plant designs that are hoping to reach the power in -- power out breakeven point faster than ITER and the other tokamaks, designs like the stellarator, z-pinch, and more! Featuring a promo for Play Comics Podcast, a pod about comic book universes and games based off them! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 02 Nov 2020 | Ep. 69 Gut Ulcers! (And Stress?) | 00:42:52 | |
This episode is about peptic ulcers, the ulcers of your stomach and duodenum. For a long time they were considered to be linked to stress, but that idea fell a little out of favor when H. pylori bacteria were discovered as a major causative agent for gastritis. But in more recent years, stress and its connection to peptic ulcers are making a bit of a comeback! This episode has an ad for Scientistt Studio, a service that can animate and narrate videos about your academic work! They also have a podcast! Check them out at @_scientistt on twitter and at https://www.scientistt.studio/ . You can use the code PETRIDISHPOD to get 10% off! This episode is supported in part by Three Wishes Cereal, a high protein high tastiness cereal that is grain free! Check them out at https://threewishescereal.com/ and use promo code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 04 Jul 2022 | Ep. 153 Hot Dogs and Nitrates | 00:30:22 | |
Happy 4th of July to all our listeners in the USA! In honor of the holiday, we're doing an episode on hot dogs and other cured meats, specifically regarding the health impacts of nitrates/nitrites! Our sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References:
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| 26 Jul 2021 | Ep. 107 Artificial Sweeteners Pt 1: Finger Lickin' Sweet | 00:49:04 | |
This first episode in our three-parter on non-nutritive sweeteners is about the artificial stuff, the most-accidental discoveries that led to saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, all the big ones, all the hits! How do these synthetic sweeteners work? How do they differ from one another? Next week we'll cover 'natural' non-nutritive sweeteners and the week after that we'll cover whether there are any risks to their frequent use! Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 References:
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| 05 Jun 2020 | Ep. 46.5 Bonus Minisode: COVID and Kawasaki | 00:34:06 | |
Take care of yourselves out there, everyone. Racism is real and Black people have suffered the brutality of racist systems for their entire lives. This week's bonus episode is about Kawasaki Disease and the atypical Kawasaki that appears to be manifesting in children during this COVID-19 pandemic. Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. Reach out if you'd like to talk things through. References:
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| 22 Feb 2023 | Ep. 172 VEXAS: A Mystery Syndrome | 00:43:52 | |
While science and medicine have come a long way over the centuries, there are still illnesses that cannot be explained -- and many of them are autoinflammatory disorders. Many people all over the world have been inflicted with these disorders with no clear cause. But recently, scientists were able to find a mutation that can help explain what some of these people are going through, a mutation that led to the identification of an autoinflammatory disorder now known as VEXAS. Tune in to learn more! References:
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| 17 Aug 2020 | Ep. 58 Fungus: What Even Is It? | 00:52:49 | |
This week we're talking about Fungi! They used to be grouped in with plants, then got their own Kingdom... But what do we think about them now? What even are fungi? How can a group contain both little yeasts used for baking and mushrooms that can get you high? And how have we used them to make huge leaps forward in biological sciences? Next week we'll cover symbiotic and pathogenic fungi, like the famous Cordyceps fungi! This episode is sponsored in part by The Galry, which you can visit at thegalry.com to purchase beautiful curated photographs. Currently you can get 15% off with the code 15OFF, check it out! This episode has a promo for Culture Quest, a podcast about all kinds of pop culture, from tv shows to movies to albums! Check them out on Twitter @CQ_Podcast, at https://sites.google.com/view/the-culture-quest/home, and wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 30 Mar 2020 | Ep. 34 Epidemic: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers | 00:59:24 | |
Hey! This is another in our series on pandemics... except there hasn't really been a pandemic of viral hemorrhagic fevers, just epidemics! But that doesn't make them less freaky-deaky, just think about how you feel about EBOLA. Ebola isn't the only virus in town though, so tune in to hear about all the different viruses that cause this class of illness. Content-warning! We discuss, at the end of this episode, a little comparison between ebolavirus and SARS-CoV-2. If you aren't into that, we actually give a warning in the episode too, so feel free to tune out then! Featuring a promo for Round & Round The Podcast, check them out at https://www.rnrthepodcast.com/ and @RnRThePodcast on twitter! References:
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| 06 Feb 2023 | Ep. 171 Side Quests 2: Cancer and Concrete | 00:30:26 | |
Occasionally we do episodes where we speak about a couple different topics that don't have a specific underlying theme -- they're just fun science papers that have cropped up recently! This time we discuss the confluence of two different hot technologies, CRISPR base editing and CAR T cells. We also do a little dive into Roman Concrete! References:
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| 08 Nov 2021 | Ep. 122 Beer Pt 1: How to Make a Brew | 00:46:44 | |
Beer! One of humanity's oldest companions! Why are there so many kinds? How do we go about making beer? What is science doing to advance beer into the future? This is a three-parter on beer, with the first week focusing on the steps involved in beermaking, along with the science behind them! Next week we'll cover the different kinds of beer, followed by an episode on the future of beer! References: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy/zymurgy-extra-2-row-vs-6-row-barley/ https://pediaa.com/difference-between-alpha-and-beta-amylase/ https://beerandbrewing.com/the-heart-of-darkness-exploring-dark-malts/ http://www.beer-brewing.com/beer_brewing/beer_brewing_yeast/ale_yeast.htm https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/2/4/34/htm https://grainfather.com/beer-fermentation-process/ https://www.keystonehomebrew.com/secondary-fermentation-pros-cons/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123738912000365 | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Ep 144 Jurassic Pt 3: This is the Last One For Now | 00:57:01 | |
At Nathan's insistence, this is the last Mesozoic episode for now! We talk about dinosaurs, across the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, including heavy-hitters like T Rex! We also dispel some misunderstandings about velociraptor and other fun dino facts! Our new sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/brv.12255 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.1600708 https://www.sciencealert.com/chubby-naked-t-rex-most-accurate-painting-to-date https://www.businessinsider.com/t-rex-discoveries-hunted-walked-growth-2021-4 https://www.livescience.com/64921-t-rex-relatives-images/2.html https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aax6250 http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/raptorial-dinosaurs-hunt-08403.html | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Ep. 175 The Norfolk Southern Environmental Trainwreck | 00:43:10 | |
In February, a train was partially derailed while carrying a number of chemicals. The subsequent attempt at containment resulted in the release of many thousands of gallons of these chemicals. What were those chemicals? What are the risks involved in their release? References:
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| 25 Apr 2022 | Ep. 143 Jurassic Pt 2: Finally Actually Dinosaurs | 00:49:37 | |
Yessss we're finally doing it! Dinosaurs! But only Jurassic ones! Yeah, that's right, a bunch of dinosaurs were only around in the Cretaceous, like velociraptor and T. rex. But don't worry, I'm sure some of your favs were in the Jurassic, like good ol' stegosaurus! What is a dinosaur? Who was around in the Jurassic? Find out this week on Petri Dish! References: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature21700 | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | Ep. 116 HIV/AIDS: The Present and the Past | 00:33:59 | |
Recent news has led to a lot of excitement with relation to HIV/AIDS -- approval for clinical trials using a new vaccine and a new treatment/potential cure has led to a lot of buzz! But what is the current state of the HIV/AIDS global epidemic? When did HIV first evolve into being? What even is HIV? Ad Sponsor Info: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! References: https://ourworldindata.org/hiv-aids https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/fact-sheet https://www.pnas.org/content/117/22/12222 http://perspectivesinmedicine.cshlp.org/content/1/1/a006841.full | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Ep. 123 Beer Pt 2: So Many Wonderful Types | 00:39:30 | |
Last week we discussed how to make a beer. This week we use that knowledge to discuss the differences between different kinds of beers, from delicious stouts to stanky sours! Next week we'll talk about the past and future of beer, including genetic modification! References: https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-01/beersci-what-difference-between-lager-and-ale/ https://www.businessinsider.com/most-popular-beers-in-the-world-2018-9 https://academic.oup.com/dnaresearch/article/23/1/67/2462472 https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-12/beersci-how-beer-gets-its-color/ https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/analysis-what-makes-sour-beer-taste-sour https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740002017302952 | |||
| 10 Mar 2020 | Ep. 31 Dogs! Pupperinos Part 2 | 01:03:50 | |
This is the second half of our two-parter on mankind's best friend! Last week's episode covered domestication and breeds. This week is about dog behavior, dog jobs, and dog fritos feet.
Featuring a promo for the podcast Snark Tank -- check them out on twitter @SnarkTankPod and at http://SnarkTankPod.com
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376635714000473
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14616734.2018.1517812
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-12781-x
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https://www.fasebj.org/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.577.3
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https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ae70/f4c8e88b76e6ac12de2c10b66ee8fb935cdc.pdf
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| 12 Oct 2020 | [CORRECTED] Ep. 66 Stress: The HPA Axis of Evil | 00:35:15 | |
This is a corrected version of the episode! The audio from the last release was all messed up! Sorry about the mistake! Are y'all done feeling stressed yet? No? Well neither are we! We continue our discussion from last episode, moving on to the stuff that actually makes the stress hormone, the HPA axis! What does the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis do and how does it work? Also, we discuss what the science is behind stress vis-a-vis hair loss and hair greying! This episode has a promo for Online Warriors, a podcast where we discuss the latest in gaming, movies, entertainment, & sports. Check them out on twitter: @OnlineWarriors1 Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/adrenal-glands https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860392/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860380/ https://www.capillus.com/blogs/all/understanding-hair-growth-stages https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/telogen-effluvium-a-to-z https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/759931_2 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncel.2019.00054/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5514792/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hair-turn-gray-2017091812226 | |||
| 12 Jul 2021 | Ep. 105 Alzheimer's Disease Pt 2: FDA Approval | 00:53:15 | |
I don't know if y'all have heard or not, but a month ago the FDA approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, the first one in a couple of decades. This approval was met with the resignation of some members of the FDA's own scientific advisory group, which had recommended that the drug not be approved. What is going on here? Let's get into the science behind this drug, how the approval process works, and what this whole situation means! Featuring a promo for Just the Zoo of Us, a great podcast about animal facts! Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 References:
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| 22 Feb 2021 | Ep. 85 The Chemical Accomplishments of Dr. Percy Lavon Julian | 00:44:20 | |
We have a special kind of episode for y'all this week! Nathan and Sean dive into the scientific work of the first Black chemist inducted into the National Academy of Science in the United States, Dr. Percy Lavon Julian! A true chemistry powerhouse, with accomplishments spanning nearly all of the 20th century, Dr. Julian helped with the scale-up manufacturing of natural products, ranging from treatments for glaucoma to birth control pills! This episode has a PARTNER EPISODE! The podcast One Mic: Black History (https://www.onemichistory.com/) is putting out a biographical episode on Dr. Percy Lavon Julian to accompany ours! Check it out, we purposefully went light on the biography here so that they could do a more dedicated look at his life! This episode has features a promo for Papa PhD Podcast, a podcast about life and careers after getting that sweet PhD! Check it out at @PapaPhDPodcast! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 24 Apr 2023 | Ep. 178 A Baby Born of Two Daddies | 00:52:45 | |
Hi everyone! This week's episode is about recent work trying to figure out a way to make a baby mouse that has two genetic dads. We also dive into why mammals don't seem to have virgin births!References:
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| 13 Jul 2020 | Ep. 52 What Even Are Clinical Trials? | 01:07:21 | |
Hi Everyone, it is still pandemic and you should still stay safe out there. This week Sean and Nathan discuss clinical trials! You might be hearing a lot about clinical trials in the news (especially because of the pandemic), but not all clinical trials are well designed. Check out this episode to help you develop a critical eye for those clinical trial results. This episode features a promo for Grand Rapidians Play Video Games , a podcast that reviews and discusses beer, games, and other podcasts! Check them out on twitter @grand_video Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 10 Oct 2022 | Ep. 167 Coffee Pt 2: Dry, Wet, Honey, and Poop | 00:42:40 | |
Hi Folks! Part 2 of our series on coffee focuses on how coffee beans can be imparted with different flavors through their picking and processing! We mentioned this in the show notes for the last episode, but we will be going on a couple month hiatus while Nathan and Stacey take a vacation in Korea! We will be re-releasing some of our older episodes in the meantime, in case people are really itching to listen to our dulcet tones. References:
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| 08 Mar 2021 | Ep. 87 Endometriosis | 00:50:13 | |
Coincidentally, March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Maybe up to 10% of women ages 15-50 have endometriosis (over 170 million people worldwide), with a staggering array of potential symptoms (and a variety of severities). Due to its complexity and our long history of sexism in science and medicine, endometriosis is something we still have a lot to learn about, but we cover a lot of what we do know in this week's episode, so that you can know it too! This episode features a promo for Everything I Learned From Movies, a movie discussion podcast (with beer involved too)! Check it out at https://www.ageofradio.org/everythingilearnedfrommovies Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-pathmechdis-012419-032654 http://endometriosis.org/resources/articles/facts-about-endometriosis/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000293781930002X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1471491418301436 | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Ep. 139 The Great Dying | 00:39:37 | |
Hey, times are tough! So in a bit of escapism, Petri Dish has decided to dive into one of the largest extinction events of all time -- the Great Dying! Serving as the end of the paleozoic and start of the mesozoic, the Great Dying killed of around 90% of marine animal species and 75% of land species, clearing things out a little bit for the start of the age of the Dinosaurs! References: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22066-7 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001282521400110X https://news.mit.edu/2015/siberian-traps-end-permian-extinction-0916 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0012821X11007151 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22066-7 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2018.0361 | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Ep. 61 Measles, or, Why People are Dumb | 00:59:50 | |
Measles! Super contagious, very tricky, no real treatments, can cause IMMUNE AMNESIA! But hey, we have a vaccine, so this disease should be history, right? Well, definitely not yet! Learn more about this disease on this week's episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Vaer Watches, which you can visit at https://www.vaerwatches.com/ to purchase beautiful curated photographs. Currently you can get 15% off with the code PODGO15, check it out! This episode has a promo for Podcast Review Day! If you like us, please take some time today to rate and review us (and other pods!) in the app you're using, on the iTunes store, and/or at podchaser.com! Rating and reviewing us helps us reach other people! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 07 Aug 2023 | Ep. 183 Influenza Pt 4: Vaccines and Pandemics | 00:48:33 | |
Sorry for the COVID-related break in episodes everyone! In our return, we complete our series on influenza by discussing past epidemics and pandemics to understand how influenza has repeatedly led to large scale medical events. Then we will finish by discussing the current and future state of influenza vaccines! References:
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| 13 Mar 2023 | Last of Us Rerelease! Fungus Pt 2: Cordyceps and More! | 00:57:36 | |
Hi Everyone! We're interrupting our series on desalination to put out a quick rerelease of one of our episodes on Fungi! We're doing this in honor of the season 1 finale of The Last of Us, which heavily features a fungus called Cordyceps, which we covered in this episode. Check it out and learn more about cordyceps, similar fungi, and much nicer fungi that improve human life rather than turning us into freaky zombies. | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | Ep. 104 Alzheimer's Disease Pt 1: Amyloid Hypothesis | 00:43:58 | |
One of the top killers of people over the age of 65, Alzheimer's Disease is the target of cutting edge pharmaceutical research and basic science. What do we already know about the symptoms and their biological causes? As it turns out, there is still a good amount of controversy when it comes to the fundamental mechanism of this disease! Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 References: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181715/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(18)30403-4/fulltext https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20350447 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174086/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44848-2 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-72938-1_3 https://www.jneurosci.org/content/34/38/12893 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-37476-9 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00109-016-1427-y https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3042623/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2018.00025/full?mod=article_inline | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | Ep. 72 The Earth's Hot Lovin: Geothermal Power | 00:58:53 | |
Solar? Only good during the daytime. Wind?! What about the BIRDS!? How about a renewable energy source deep beneath our feet, Geothermal Power! Tongue-in-cheek dissing on other power sources aside, geothermal is a kind of renewable energy that hasn't been discussed in the public eye as much as solar and wind, even though it has successfully been powering homes in the US and abroad for decades. Can this power source be deployed in areas outside of geothermal hot spots? How does it make electricity from ground-hotness? Find out in this episode! This episode has a promo for Infectious Groove, a music appreciation podcast! Follow them on twitter @Infectious_Pod! This episode is supported in part by Three Wishes Cereal, a high protein high tastiness cereal that is grain free! Check them out at https://threewishescereal.com/ and use promo code PODCAST10 for 10% off your order! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 31 May 2021 | Ep. 99 Allergies Pt 3: Hygiene and Old Friends | 00:43:17 | |
Ad URL: https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 Okay, so you have allergies, your friends have allergies, your enemies have allergies -- why does everyone seem to be allergic to stuff nowadays? Are we more allergic to things than we used to be? And if so, why? PROMO: Plants and Pipettes Podcast! References:
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| 20 Sep 2021 | Ep. 115 COVID Vaccine Booster Shots! | 00:26:54 | |
This week we have a short episode, a Q&A on COVID vaccine booster shots based on the latest info from 09/17/2021! Who can currently get a COVID booster shot? What happened with the FDA recently relating to booster shots? What even is a booster shot? Find out this week! Ad Sponsor Info: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | Ep. 51 Racist Experiments | 00:53:38 | |
Hi Everyone, hope you are all staying safe during this pandemic. We are continuing our series on the long intertwining history of race, racism, and science. In this episode, the third of four*, we discuss some specific examples of racist scientific misconduct: things like the Tuskegee Experiment and the treatment of Henrietta Lacks and her family. *We went so long on this episode that we split it in two, with the second part on Racism and IQ coming out on Friday, so look forward to hearing Sean and Nathan rant about that shit for like 40 minutes. This episode features a promo for Podcast Review Day, a day to review your favorite podcasts on https://www.podchaser.com/ or Apple Podcasts or wherever! It happens on the 8th of every month. Learn more on twitter @PodRevDay or at https://www.stephfuccio.com/podrevday.html Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. Reach out if you'd like to talk things through. Stay safe out there everyone! References:
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| 27 Jul 2020 | Ep. 54 Bacteria's Weapons of War Part 2 | 00:26:30 | |
Hey folks! Last week we divided our episode in two, and here is the second part of bacteria's weapons of war! This episode continues our coverage about the little biological weapons bacteria have evolved to wage war on other bacteria and on eukaryotic cells as well! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867418301119 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140923/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2176049/ https://www.cell.com/trends/microbiology/comments/S0966-842X(18)30022-2 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2014.00155/full https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01078/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC127815/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01965/full https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-018-0277-5 https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3000720 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096289241730082X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123219300815 https://www.pnas.org/content/116/46/23292.short https://www.pnas.org/content/106/11/4154.full https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-33800-5 https://www.pnas.org/content/111/33/12127.short https://academic.oup.com/gbe/article/11/10/2941/5575074 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-018-0070-8 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966842X2030007X https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3616380/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4034461/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123219300815 | |||
| 03 May 2021 | Ep. 95 Star Wars' LAZERSWORDS | 00:40:25 | |
Ad Link: https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 Happy May the Fourth! Would it be possible to build a real lightsaber, just like what they have in the movies? Probably not! But the things keeping us from getting to have our very own bzzt bzzt blades might not be what you think they are! Listen in to find out potential ways scientists have been trying to come up with to make lightsabers a reality! Feat. a promo for Book Retorts! A winning combination of book recaps, reviews, and humor! References:
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| 15 Aug 2022 | Ep. 159 Caffeine Pt 1: The Most Popular Psychoactive Drug in the World | 00:32:48 | |
First episode of our two-parter on caffeine! For such a small and unassuming molecule, this drug is really popular, consumed all over the world for millennia! What is caffeine? How does it work? We'll even begin to discuss why some people are more sensitive to caffeine than other people. References:
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| 27 Dec 2021 | Ep. 129 Kelp Pt 2: Fixing, Farming, and Filtering | 00:49:07 | |
Part 2 of 3 of our series on Kelp! Part 1 was all about natural kelp forests and how cool they are, but part 2 is focused on how humans can EXPLOIT kelp for our own purposes, muahahaha! Can we use kelp to fix all that carbon we've been releasing into the atmosphere to help us reverse climate change? What about farming kelp for food and products? What about using kelp as a fancy filtration system to clean up water supplies? Find out about all that this week! Real ad for BetterHelp, check out their offer at betterhelp.com/listener References:
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| 31 Aug 2020 | Ep. 60 Plastics Plastics PLASTICS! | 01:03:16 | |
Plastics! So useful! But also filling up our landfills and gunking up our oceans! What are microplastics? Are they bad for human health and/or the environment? What even ARE plastics? And are there any ways we can recycle or otherwise deal with plastic waste better than we are right now? Check out the episode! This episode is sponsored in part by Vaer Watches, which you can visit at https://www.vaerwatches.com/ to purchase beautiful curated photographs. Currently you can get 15% off with the code PODGO15, check it out! This episode has a promo for For Your Reference, a podcast discusses music from all genres! Check them out on Twitter @Infectious_Pod, at https://linktr.ee/Infectiousgroovepodcast, and wherever you get your podcasts. Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2017/cs/c7cs00149e https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165993618305144 https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-marine-010419-010633 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ab59ca/meta https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.9b01339 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0191934 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028216626249 https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/Phthalates_FactSheet.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224417303898 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651319313971 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es504038a https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5b02661 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5b02663 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.8b02301 | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Ep. 160 Caffeine Pt 2: Muscles and Sensitivity | 00:36:56 | |
In the second and final episode on our series on Caffeine, we dive into what acute caffeine toxicity can look like, along with other ways people can be sensitive to caffeine. We also discuss whether caffeine can be useful for giving you a boost while exercising! Our sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532910/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11419-021-00577-8 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230017302210 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934310010429 https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/95/1/241/4576611 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3200095/ https://bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12883-021-02411-5 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390805000122 https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/ACH-News/General-News/Is-Coffee-Bad-for-Kids https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2699625/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/apnea-of-prematurity https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01521-x | |||
| 23 Mar 2020 | Ep. 33 Pandemic: PLAGUE | 00:59:06 | |
The second episode in our pandemic series is about one of the OGs, plague! This sucker has killed hundreds of millions of people in the past couple millennia, but has been brought low by antibiotics (yay SCIENCE!). But is it gone forever? Nah. Also, bubonic plague as a bioweapon?! It isn't a new idea... Promo this week is for Controller Disconnected Podcast! Check them out at https://www.condisconnected.com/ and on twitter @condisconnected We are also on twitter @dishpodcast and on instagram @petridishpodcast AND have an email address petridishpod@gmail.com. Hit us up! References:
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| 01 Mar 2021 | Ep. 86 Whimsical Wine | 01:09:43 | |
*Special Note* This episode contains a trailer for an upcoming series of episodes on the True Crime podcast Riddle Me That -- the trailer contains mentions of pretty disturbing stuff, so we want listeners to be aware that it is there -- it is in the episode from the 17:00 to 19:30 minute mark. Wine! A fermented fruit drink that now has a mind bogglingly large market with bigtime cultural impact. But is wine actually as complex as winemakers and sommeliers say? Is there a scientific basis to whatever 'terrior' is? What are organic and biodynamic wines? Sulfites?! SULFITES!? Aside from the trailer mentioned above, this episode also features a promo for Talking Bugs, an interview podcast with entomologists! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 26 Sep 2022 | Ep. 165 Viral Hepatitis Pt 2: The Chronic | 00:50:42 | |
In our second and final episode on viral hepatitis, we discuss Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C! One has a vaccine, the other can be treated with antivirals, but both can be pretty serious and bad if you aren't protected or treated. Our sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References:
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| 15 Feb 2021 | Ep. 84 The Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance | 00:54:11 | |
Last episode we discussed the history of antibiotics and alluded to RESISTANCE, the ability of bacteria to adapt to antibiotics to the point where the drugs aren't effective anymore. This is a huge, global problem, one that requires changes in policy and individual behavior, but all that other stuff is for some other time -- we're going to talk about the science of antibiotic resistance and what sorts of things scientists are cooking up to try to fight back! This episode has features a promo for Sips, Suds, and Smokes, a podcast about whiskey, beer, and cigars! Check them out on twitter @sipssudssmokes! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/solutions-initiative/index.html https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antibiotic-resistance https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6924a2.htm?s_cid=mm6924a2_w https://www.pnas.org/content/118/5/e2016886118 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2018.02928/full https://www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(18)30162-4.pdf https://science.sciencemag.org/content/367/6474/200 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18843302/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6380099/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6188119/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652619322085 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.00633/full https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0966842X1730210X https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-018-0181-x https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5573035/ https://www.pnas.org/content/113/51/14477 | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Ep. 100: The Big One Hundo | 00:51:22 | |
The 100th episode! Woo, we did it everyone! Thank you for listening to the podcast! This episode, Sean released his grip on the reins and let Nathan and Stacey pick topics to discuss, and so this episode is about: The History of the Number Zero Buttholes (Thanks, Nathan) Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 Featuring a promo for Curiosity Kill the Rat, another great science podcast! References: | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | Ep. 29 Vaccines! Part 2 | 00:43:30 | |
Hi Folks! If you're just stopping by, consider listening to Vaccines Part 1 to get info on the types of vaccines and what ingredients go into making them -- we use some of those terms here! In this ep we talk about how vaccines work on a cell level, how long and how well different vaccines work, and wrap it up with next-generation vaccines! Featuring a promo for Dad and Daughter Movies Podcast -- follow them on twitter @DDMovies2! If you like what we do, consider tossing $1 a month our way at patreon.com/petridish. Follow us on twitter @dishpodcast! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com References:
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| 24 May 2021 | Ep. 98 Allergies Pt 2: Get Your Inhalers Ready | 00:52:48 | |
Ad URL: https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 Asthma! Hives! Hay Fever! Such a wide variety of allergic responses -- what do they have in common? Surprisingly a huge amount! This episode we get into the biological details of the kinds of allergies we're all used to thinking about. PROMO: Thorndale Podcast! References:
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| 08 Aug 2022 | Ep. 158 Alzheimer's Redux: Lies, Fraud, and Misconduct | 01:02:50 | |
The world of Alzheimer's research has recently been rocked by very strong evidence of scientific misconduct and fraud, specifically relating to a historically relevant paper about amyloid beta oligomers as a potential cause of Alzheimer's Disease. There are a lot of nuances and complexities at play here, which we dive into! There are also some... not-nuances, like the fact that this fraud and wholesale fabrication of results was pretty brazen. Listen in and learn more! References: | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Ep. 121 CoronaUpdate: Maybe Another Treatment | 00:25:01 | |
On this episode of Petri Dish, we have two updates on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic! First, the FDA has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine on children ages 5 and up! Second, there is a new promising small molecule drug coming out of clinical trials that seems to reduce severe COVID by 50% in high-risk patients AND it can be taken orally! Find out about the science behind these two topics this week on Petri Dish! References: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.056135 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/myocarditis.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/myocarditis.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myocarditis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352539 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41594-021-00651-0 | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Ep. 117 HIV/AIDS Pt 2: Acute and Chronic | 00:32:10 | |
This week on Petri Dish we dive deeper into HIV/AIDS pathophysiology -- how does HIV do what it does to your body? How does the virus target specific cells? What does it do once it gets into your cells? Definitely an important episode to listen to in order to prep for our next two episodes on current and future treatments! Ad Sponsor Info: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! References: | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Ep. 173 Desalination Pt 1: So Salty | 00:45:16 | |
Climate change is happening, two billion people don't have a reliable and safe supply of fresh water, and the problem isn't likely to get a whole lot better on its own! Desalination is the process of making fresh water from salt water, but what is the current state of the technology? Find out on this episode of Petri Dish! Next time, we will discuss the near-future iterations on desalination! References:
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| 19 Sep 2022 | Ep. 164 Viral Hepatitis Pt 1: Acute But Not Cute | 00:37:59 | |
In our first episode of a two parter, we discuss what the liver does, what hepatitis is generally, and which hepatitis viruses cause acute issues! References:
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| 03 May 2022 | [Reupload] Ep 144 Jurassic Pt 3: This is the Last One For Now | 00:57:01 | |
*Hey folks, some people are having a tough time hearing the episode on some platforms, this reupload is an attempt to see if we can fix that* At Nathan's insistence, this is the last Mesozoic episode for now! We talk about dinosaurs, across the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, including heavy-hitters like T Rex! We also dispel some misunderstandings about velociraptor and other fun dino facts! Our new sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/brv.12255 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.1600708 https://www.sciencealert.com/chubby-naked-t-rex-most-accurate-painting-to-date https://www.businessinsider.com/t-rex-discoveries-hunted-walked-growth-2021-4 https://www.livescience.com/64921-t-rex-relatives-images/2.html https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aax6250 http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/raptorial-dinosaurs-hunt-08403.html | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | Ep. 92 Regeneration Part 3: Newt Eyes and Lizard Tails | 00:58:01 | |
Why can newts grow back part of their spine and brain while we're walking around unable to even heal a broken heart!? Even amongst us tetrapods, the ability to regenerate varies wildly! Learn how amphibians regenerate their body parts, how lizards regrow their tails, and how little human kids can regrow the tips of their fingers, apparently! Feat. a promo for Twisted and Uncorked, a true crime/paranormal podcast! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6589553 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301468114000061 https://dev.biologists.org/content/146/14/dev167700 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-642-18846-6_1 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jez.b.22835 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7911911/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-55231-6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004880/ https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-92486-1_16 https://academic.oup.com/beheco/article/17/5/857/207107 https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/2001report/chapter4.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701258/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/reg2.41 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/reg2.36 | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | Ep. 103 Cloning Pt 2: Why Would Anyone Do This? | 00:44:26 | |
Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 Last week we discussed how someone could go about cloning something, but this week we dive into the WHY. Maybe there is no particularly good reason to do reproductive cloning for humans, but what about individuals of endangered species? What about trying to bring back recently extinct species? What about cloning to try to create new species? Featuring a promo for The Bald Scientist Podcast! References:
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| 19 Apr 2021 | Ep. 93 One in a Million: Adenovirus COVID Vaccines and Blood Clots | 00:46:57 | |
https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 The AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines have been in the news recently, suspected of causing a rare blood clotting issue in a small number of people who receive them. What is going on with these two vaccines, while the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines don't seem to have this problem? What are blot clots anyway and are the one in a million and on in one hundred thousand blood clots seen here just your average clot, or something more unusual? There is plenty that scientists don't know yet, but whatever we know, we want to share with you! Feat. a promo for Snark Tank, a pop culture podcast! References: https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.g7566 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2104882 | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Ep. 124 Beer Pt 3: The Beer of Future Past | 00:51:20 | |
On this, our last episode of our series on beer, we discuss the history of beer then talk about some of the cool ways synthetic biology and genetic engineering are being used to make the beer of the future! References:
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| 22 Jun 2020 | Ep. 49 Racism in Science | 00:52:05 | |
Hi Everyone, hope you are all staying safe during this pandemic. The murder of Black people like Breonna Taylor and George Floyd has led to a lot of discussion here at Petri Dish about what we could do with our platform. We decided one of the things we could do was inform our listeners about the long intertwining history of race, racism, and science. In this episode, the first of three, we discuss the early history of modern conceptions of race, going back to the 17th century. Next time we will be discussing eugenics and human genetics. This episode features a promo for SipNSci, a comedic science podcast centered around Black scientists, some drinks, and a whole lot of science. Find them at @SipNScipod. Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. Reach out if you'd like to talk things through. Stay safe out there everyone! References:
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| 20 Mar 2023 | Ep. 174 Desalination Pt 2: A Not-So-Salty Future? | 00:50:47 | |
On this week's episode, we complete our series on desalination by discussing the near future technologies that are coming to either improve or attempt to supplant the current front runners that we discussed last week. We will also discuss the downsides of desalination and work that is being done to try to minimize or circumvent them! References:
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| 11 Jul 2022 | Ep. 154 Venom Pt 1: Bites and Stings and Ouchie Things | 00:25:51 | |
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the first episode of our series on venom! We previously discussed toxic stuff, and venoms are a specific subset of toxic things that are introduced to the body by bite or injection rather than getting swallowed or inhaled or whatever. In this first episode we give a breakdown of the different kinds of venom, and in the following two episodes we'll talk about specific venomous animals! References:
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| 23 May 2022 | Ep. 147 Poisons Pt 3: Arsenic, The King of Poisons | 00:31:23 | |
Hi Folks! Part three of our poison series is on arsenic, the king of poisons and the poison of kings! Arsenic had a long history of being used to kill nobles, but after a reliable test for arsenic was developed in the 1800s it got a lot less popular for killing people. But in true human fashion, we continued to use arsenic for all kinds of things! References:
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| 23 Aug 2021 | Ep. 111 Multiple Sclerosis Pt 2: Missing Myelin | 00:35:46 | |
Last week we started our series on multiple sclerosis by discussing the history of the disease, the symptoms, and the various forms of the disease. This week we dive into the biological cause of the disease. What makes multiple sclerosis pop up? What sorts of genetic or environmental factors seem to play a role? We also recommend you check out Eps 63/64 on the blood brain barrier, Eps 56/57 on autoimmune disorders, and Ep 38 on the adaptive immune system for more background information! Ad Sponsor: Hello Fresh (Canada) Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! References: | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | Ep. 90 Regeneration Part 1: The Immortals | 00:40:56 | |
How come some animals can get their tails ripped off and just grow a whole new tail, and we can't even grow back a measly little finger? I mean, there are even animals out there you can slice and dice into 200 different pieces, and all the pieces will regenerate into copies of the original animal! This week we dive into two example animals that demonstrate extreme regeneration -- hydra and planarians! Next week we'll discuss self-decapitating sea slugs, lizard tails, and humans! Feat. a promo for Culture Quest, a pop culture podcast! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7116057/ https://dev.biologists.org/content/146/17/dev167684 | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Ep. 94 Spicy Hotness Pt. 1 - Feel the Burn | 00:42:15 | |
Advertising Link: https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 If you're like me, you love that burning sensation from a nice dose of capsaicin, maybe in a salsa or a tasty Thai dish. But what exactly is capsaicin, where does it come from, and how does it make your tongue feel like it is on fire? Find out this week on Petri Dish! Featuring a promo for Lit Gaming Arena, a podcast for all sorts of gaming news, reviews, and commentary! References: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ja01662a023 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/1876/an/an876010149a/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666316310339 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jps.3080010520 https://aem.asm.org/content/86/3/e01697-19.abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3311884/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2018.00048/full#h8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5326624/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4023639/ | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | Ep. 81 Do Probiotics Work? | 00:50:24 | |
Our first episode ever was about the microbiome, all the little bacteria and fungi and other folks living on and inside of us. While maybe you might not have heard of the microbiome, you've probably heard of stuff that is *supposed* to help the microbiome -- things like prebiotics and probiotics, which are often advertised as good for your gut health. Is that real? What is the science there? This episode has a promo for Curiosity Cake, a podcast featuring laid back conversations with experts on to interesting topics! Check them out on twitter @curiosity_cake! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-19940-1 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009286741931387X https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867418311024 | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | Ep. 132 Crustaceans Pt 2: Everybody Wants to Be a Crab | 00:25:24 | |
Hi everyone! In part 1 of crustaceans we laid down a lot of groundwork on what crustaceans even *are*. But here in part 2 we wanted to spend some time talking about a hot topic in crustacean-world: "carcinization" aka "stuff keeps evolving into crabs"! But not *all* crustaceans are yearning for crabdom -- there is a specific group called anomurans that really dig that crab vibe. Learn about them and what it takes to be a crab on this episode of Petri Dish! Real Ad! www.pair.com/free - Promo code is QUICKSTART References:
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| 18 Jan 2021 | Ep. 80 The Scale of Cell Biology | 00:38:10 | |
Proteins, DNA, viruses, cells... they're all so small, it is hard to get a feel for what their deal is, they just seem so abstract! This week on Petri Dish, Nathan and Sean shrink down to the size of an average protein and hang out in different environments to help you visualize what a day in the life of a protein is like! This episode has a promo for Plants and Pipettes, a plant molecular biology podcast! Check them out on twitter @plantspipettes! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | Ep. 118 HIV/AIDS Pt 3: Current Treatments | 00:40:11 | |
Welcome to part 3 of our series on HIV/AIDS! In the previous two episodes we covered the history of HIV/AIDS and how HIV/AIDS works on the cellular level. In this episode we use that information to understand how our current arsenal of anti-retroviral drugs work! Next week we'll be discussing the treatments on the horizon that may help us reach an end of the HIV/AIDS global epidemic! Ad Sponsor Info: Link: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! References: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-treatment-basics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6463712/ https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2005/021356s011lbl.pdf https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/whats-difference-between-prep-and-pep-hiv-prevention | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | Ep. 109 Artificial Sweeteners Pt 3: Rumors and Suspicions | 00:52:32 | |
This week on Petri Dish, Sean, Nathan, and special guest Andrei wrap up their discussion on non-nutritive sweeteners by looking at what evidence is out there on potential harmful impacts of these sweeteners. Do sweeteners cause cancer? Do they help you lose weight, or actually make you gain weight!? What about your microbiome, or the environment? Find out this week! References:
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| 18 Apr 2022 | Ep. 142 Jurassic Pt 1: Angry Magma | 00:40:18 | |
Yay! The Age of the Dinosaurs! In this episode, we lay the groundwork for finally digging into dinosaurs in part 2 -- we discuss the changes to the climate and continents of the Jurassic and how that played into the development of the dinosaurs. References: | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | Ep. 76 A Very Lycan Christmas | 01:01:50 | |
Join Jimmy Coconuts by a roaring fire for a very jolly Winter Solstice Holiday Season episode! Ol' Man Sean and Uncle Nathan discuss what sorts of genetic and physical modifications could result in your own werewolf, if you had access to slightly futuristic tech and a wobbly moral compass! This episode has a promo for Dear Grad Student, an interview podcast about grad school life, trials, and tribulations! Check them out on twitter @DearGradStudent! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/02/nanoparticles-give-mice-night-vision https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(19)30101-1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3197025/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3308321/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.4161/cib.4.2.14647 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29254313/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5870921/ https://www.pnas.org/content/114/28/7343 https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/7/1116 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142961213010168 | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Ep. 120 Halloween: Macabre Mummies | 00:43:12 | |
It's the spooky season once again and this year on Petri Dish we explore the science and history of mummies! While ancient Egyptian mummies certainly have captivated the world, they aren't even close to the only culture that purposefully mummified the dead! Learn about other ancient mummies, and some much more modern ones as well, this week on Petri Dish! Warning! This episode mentions human remains and some stuff that is truly macabre -- that definitely is also true for the references! References: https://www.oldest.org/culture/mummies/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/mummy-photography-ulla-lohmann https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931544/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/dr-gottfried-knoche-and-his-mummies | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Ep. 180 Influenza Pt 1: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza | 00:41:43 | |
Today's episode is the first in a four-part series on influenza! This time we are covering just enough background information to discuss the recent H5N1 pandemic in birds, which was responsible for the egg shortage and has been killing a lot of wild birds. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074182/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5198887/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520700/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2021.727847/full https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2801499 https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/reported-human-infections.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h5n1-animals.htm https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.9.2300134?crawler=true https://journals.asm.org/doi/full/10.1128/spectrum.02867-22 https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.3.2300001 https://perspectivesinmedicine.cshlp.org/content/11/2/a038679.short https://journals.plos.org/Plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1011135 | |||
| 18 May 2020 | Ep. 44 Octopuseses: Ink, Camo, and Smarts | 00:51:52 | |
This episode is about cephalopods! Octopuses, squids, cuttlefish! All the jabronis! This is actually a two-parter. In this episode we're talking about cephalopod blood, eyes, ink, camo, and intelligence! Next time we are going to be talking about specific cephalopods that we think are particularly weird and cool! Featuring a promo for Planthropology, a podcast about plants! Check them out on twitter @planthropology_ and online at planthropologypod.com Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. Support us for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/petridish. Thanks! References:
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| 21 Sep 2020 | Ep. 63 The Brain's Bouncer: The Blood Brain Barrier | 00:57:32 | |
We did a twitter poll and the people have spoken! You folks want to hear about the "Blood Brain Barrier"! But what is it, besides great alliteration?! The blood brain barrier is a lot like a bouncer for the exclusive dance club that is your brain -- but who is allowed in? How does one get in? And on a cellular and protein level, who are the actual bouncers that keep us out? Next week we will get into some of the details on diseases and drugs and their impact on the blood brain barrier, so tune in next week too! This episode has a promo for Everything I Learned From Movies Podcast! This is a movie and beer discussion podcast! Check them out at @eilfmovies on twitter! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 13 Jun 2022 | Ep. 150: Organic Poisons | 00:28:58 | |
We took a break from our series on poisons, but we're back now to chat about organic poisons! No, not like pesticide-free poisons, organic in this context just means they're molecules that have carbons and hydrogens in them! So no more chatting about metallic poisons, we're going to move on to stuff like hemlock! Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750037.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750037.html | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | A Brief Petri Announcement | 00:00:57 | |
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| 06 Dec 2021 | Ep. 126 Afforestation Pt 2: The Great Green Wall | 00:46:40 | |
Hi folks! Welcome to part 2 on Afforestation/Reforestation! Last time, we discussed the Chinese effort to plant a ton of trees, both to combat desertification and to capture carbon, with complex results in terms of water availability and climate across the whole of China. This time, we discuss the Great Green Wall of Africa, an effort to stem the growth of the Sahara (whether it is growing or not is actually a matter of some debate...). We'll also talk some about Sargassum! Hop on in! Use the code POD at stamps.com to get big discounts this holiday season! References:
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| 03 Apr 2023 | Ep. 176 Black Holes Pt 1: Curvy Thicc Spacetime Stuff | 01:00:36 | |
Here in our first episode on our 2-parter on Black Holes, we explain what a black hole is in theory and what it probably actually is in practice. We dive into why it is still hard for us to really know what the true nature of black holes are and we discuss the different kinds of black holes.References:
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| 05 Sep 2022 | Ep. 162 Really Huge Bacteria | 00:28:32 | |
In today's episode, we discuss a recent discovery of a reaaaaaally big bacteria, like way big! Big enough that you can see it without a microscope! Longer than a fruit fly! BIG! How can a bacteria get so big? What is going on there? Let's discuss it! References: | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Ep. 140 Welcome to Triassic Park Part 1 | 00:25:34 | |
In our last episode, we discussed The Great Dying, the transitional extinction event that ended the Permian and Paleozoic times and kickstarted the Triassic and Mesozoic! While the Mesozoic is often thought of as the Age of the Dinosaurs (and it *is* the time when they both evolved and went largely extinct), the first part of the Mesozoic was dominated by other groups of animals. But who?! Find out, this week on Petri Dish! References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012825220302221 https://www.britannica.com/science/Triassic-Period/Paleoclimate https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/the-triassic-period-the-rise-of-the-dinosaurs.html https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/mesozoic/triassic/triassic.php https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14772019.2017.1394922 | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Ep. 82 Xenotransplantation and 3D Printed Organs | 01:00:29 | |
Tens of thousands of organs are transplanted each year in the US alone, but this big number of transplantations still falls short of the need: many people remain on the waitlist for organs and a number of people pass away while waiting for an organ. This week, Nathan and Sean discuss some of the near-future options for the supply side of the organ situation. What is xenotransplantation? How can we reduce the odds of rejection while increasing supply of useable organs? Find out this week! This episode has a promo for Oz-9, a sci-fi audio fiction podcast! Check them out on twitter @Oz9podcast! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246856/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007122655800409?via%3Dihub https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1399-3089.2010.00608.x https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4027 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5935127/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0765-z https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/aor.13701 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/tri.13462 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.201900344 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1931524419300957 | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Ep. 96 Spiciness Pt 2: The Return of the Burn | 00:38:01 | |
Ad URL: https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 We’re back to discuss some more stuff about that spicy burny feeling! Our first spicy episode (Ep. 94) was focused on capsaicin, but that isn’t the only game in town! What are some of the other spicy molecules out there? Also, is there a scientifically approved method for cooling your mouth down after you’ve scarfed down too much Hot Chicken? Find out this week! Feat. a promo for Everything I Learned From Movies! References:
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| 03 Jan 2022 | Ep. 130 Kelp Pt 3: Chew on That | 00:59:36 | |
Our final episode on kelp! We've spent the last two episodes discussing natural kelp forests and some of the fun things we can use kelp to do like bioremediation. This episode, we talk about the nutritional value of kelp and some food uses, including in food for cows! Real ad for BetterHelp, check out their offer at betterhelp.com/listener References:
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| 01 May 2023 | Ep. 179 The Silence of the Plants | 00:33:02 | |
Sure, plants can sometimes smell good and they do cool stuff like make carbs for us to eat and oxygen for us to breathe. But they sort of look like they're just passively sitting there, right? Just chilling. If only we could hear just a slightly broader range of frequencies, we would hear a whole new world of plants -- one where they are complaining about being thirsty! Find out about the screaming clicks of dying plants, this week on Petri Dish! References: | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Ep. 149 Sports Medicine: Whey | 00:49:23 | |
I promise Nathan doesn't say 'whey' weird the entire episode, it just takes a bit for him to stop. This week's episode is about whey protein! What is it? Does it actually provide any benefit over any other protein? Our sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f62b/3f7baacc4de99ee20903e1cdd658487a2443.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030298756139 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557845/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4442117/ https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12986-019-0417-9 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5568273/ https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/136/1/269S/4664134?login=true https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/85/4/1031/4648831?login=true https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/11/3871/htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24284442/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4034047/ | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | Ep. 75 Pickle Party | 00:48:16 | |
Pickled foods are great! Achaar, kimchi, sauerkraut, dill pickles... so good.. Are all pickled foods fermented? How do you pickle stuff? What is the science behind the delicious pickling process? This episode has a promo for Bald Scientist Podcast! Learn some science and life lessons from Professor and Scientist One Pagan! Check him out at @Baldscientist on twitter! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 29 Nov 2021 | Ep. 125 Afforestation Pt 1: Build a Forest Back Better | 00:42:35 | |
Hey everyone! On this week's episode of Petri Dish, Sean and Nathan start their two-part conversation on Afforestation and Reforestation! There's a lot of talk about how trees can help save the planet from climate change and make all kinds of fun biomes for critters, replenish aquifers, prevent desertification, and so on. But is it as simple as just planting a ton of trees? Tune in to find out about all the sciencey details! References:
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| 30 May 2022 | Ep. 148 Side Quests 1: Frenchmen and Killer High Schools | 00:32:58 | |
Hi Everyone! This is the first episode in a periodic series we're going to do called 'side quests'. Sometimes we come across science stories that aren't quite enough to do a full episode on, but are interesting and fun to talk about! So from now on we'll occasionally present them as a series of shorter stories within an episode! In this episode, we'll discuss a competitor of Louis Pasteur, a high school that appears to be the center of a cluster of brain tumors, and a historical example of unethical experiments on prisoners incarcerated in the USA. References:
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| 24 Jan 2022 | Hiatus Announcement | 00:00:54 | |
Hey everyone! Hope you're all staying safe and healthy! We here at Petri Dish are taking a 2 week hiatus, but we'll be back with more science soon! | |||
| 21 Jun 2021 | Ep. 102: How to Make a Clone Pt 1 | 00:35:49 | |
Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 Jurassic Park! Dolly the Sheep! Mammoths! Cloning went from science fiction to science, but maybe had fallen a bit out of vogue for a while? But some other concepts that can include cloning technology, like certain kinds of stem cell work and maybe bringing extinct species back to life! This episode, find out how reproductive cloning works! Next episode we'll talk about what it can be used for (and a little bit on whether we think it should be done at all). Feat. a promo for For Your Reference, a TV/Movie discussion podcast! References
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| 19 Jul 2021 | Ep. 106 Alzheimer's Disease Pt. 3: Alternate Hypotheses | 00:40:49 | |
In this final episode of our series on Alzheimer's Disease, we discuss some of the alternate hypotheses for what actually causes and drives progression of Alzheimer's Disease, if not amyloid beta. What other ideas are some scientists working through? Featuring a promo for Infectious Groove, a great podcast music podcast! Ad Link: https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 References:
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Ep. 151 Doping Pt 1: Juicing | 00:37:01 | |
Hey folks! On this episode Sean and Nathan discuss sports doping, first defining what counts as doping then discussing a history of doping! Our sponsor is Athletic Greens, a really solid and easy way to get your vitamins if you're like me and are too silly/busy to cook proper meals every day and need to get those nutrients somehow! Check them out and get a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs by heading over to athleticgreens.com/emerging References:
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| 30 Nov 2020 | Ep. 73 Cheese, Glorious Cheese (Part 1!) | 01:01:53 | |
In the European Union alone over 9 million tons of cheese are consumed every year. 9 MILLION TONS! And hey, per capita the United States is second place behind EU denizens, consuming a mere 37 pounds of cheese per person per year. Anyway, what is cheese? How is it made? Why does milk have nanoparticles in it? All this and more on this first episode of a two parter on cheese! I know, I can't believe we had to cut an episode on cheese in two. This episode has a promo for For Your Reference, a hilarious podcast discussing movies and television shows! Follow them on twitter @ForYourRefPod! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 09 May 2022 | Ep. 145 Poisons Pt 1: Heavy Metal | 00:49:14 | |
Hey everyone! Nathan wanted to know how poisons work and we're starting with some metals! Metal poisons are pretty interesting because they aren't complex molecules or anything, they're like single atoms running around messing up your biological systems! But how do metals interact with biology in the first place? Let's get into it! References: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/toxin https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/toxicant https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b05027 www.cell.com/cell-reports/pdf/S2211-1247(19)31639-0.pdf https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.jpcb.7b05027 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4103093/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755212/ https://watermark.silverchair.com/labmed33-0614.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2019.00754/full | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Ep. 64 The BBB2: The Crack in the Wall | 01:03:54 | |
Last episode introduced the blood brain barrier; it is a lot like a bouncer for the exclusive dance club that is your brain, keeping all the randos out. But this week we get into some of the details on diseases and drugs and their impact on the blood brain barrier. Also, sometimes we WANT drugs to get into the brain, so how can we get around this BBB? This episode has a promo for Lit Gaming Area Podcast! This is a gaming news and discussion podcast! Check them out at @litgamingarena on twitter! Email us at petridishpod -at- gmail.com. On twitter @dishpodcast and instagram @petridishpodcast. References:
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| 16 Mar 2020 | Ep. 32 Pandemic: Tuberculosis | 00:48:58 | |
This new series of episodes we're doing is on different pandemic diseases throughout history, with our first disease being tuberculosis! The series won't be a bunch of episodes in a row, but as we do more and more diseases we will begin comparing different pandemics. This episode covers the modern tuberculosis situation (2 billion people infected!) and our long history with the disease. We'll talk about treatments, drug resistance, disease characteristics, and the vaccine. Featuring a promo for the great podcast Just the Zoo of Us, check them out! https://www.justthezooofus.com/ @JusttheZooofUs on twitter Become a patron at patreon.com/petridish! References:
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