Wow, 10 episodes already! We made the 10th one extra special. In the science roundup we talk about everything from caffeine boosting memory, to the possibility of the Y chromosome disappearing.
We then bring on a true pioneer in the stem cell field, Dr. Sally Temple, scientific director of the Neural Stem Cell Institute. Dr. Temple discovered that stem-like cells exist in the adult brain in the late 80s and has since gone on to characterize these cells extensively. Her group has recently discovered a novel stem cell in the eye that they plan to use as a new therapy for macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness. A great listen, very informative, and of course we end with a good stem cell rant. Enjoy!
We are working on a way to categorize all of the research papers we mention on the show and provide, possibly even provide audio summaries. Enter in your name and e-mail address below, and we will notify you of when this feature is available.
Photo Reference: Courtesy of Dr. Sally Temple
