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Rumor Flies
1010 - GMO's
For the 100th official episode of Rumor Flies, we return to where it all began: GMO’s! We explore the history, rumors, controversies, and benefits of genetically modified organisms. Thank you all for listening to the season 10 finale - we look forward to season 11!Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreo...
2022-03-29
1h 28
The Science Bloggers Podcast
Cancer Research in the time of the COVID-19 Pandemic with Wes Wilson
In this episode we have a returning guest Wes Wilson. As you may recall in our previous episode, Wes is a scientist who is using the immune system to fight certain types of cancer. He still is but in a time of the novel coronavirus, things have changed. Wes tells us how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected cancer research, how it has affected the treatment of cancer patients, and the scientists involved in this research. Wes also gives us an update on what he has been doing as a science communicator and some of his upcoming scicomm...
2020-05-04
1h 06
Mostly Science
Plant Microbiome & GMO's - 20/05/2019
In this episode Wes is joined by plant microbiome expert Susana Harris and founder of PHDepression as they explore the wild world of bacteria that live with plants we encounter everyday. Join us for a journey into why you should or shouldn't care about the labels on your food including GMO's and "Organic". Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Susana Harris @SusannaLHarris Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2019-05-21
39 min
Mostly Science
Immunotherapy, Climate Change, Heart Transplants - Season Finale - 29/12/2018
In this episode amazing season finale, Wes is joined in studio by transplant immunology expert Amy Prosser, and remotely by the inspirational Chris James from WSDW and the always intelligent and enemy of pseudoscience Anna Zakrisson from Dr. Anna's Imaginarium. We talk about some of 2018's biggest stories in science as well as Climate change, Immunotherapy, and Heart Transplants. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Anna Zakrisson @XDr_AnnaX Chris James @SiegeTO Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-28
1h 17
Mostly Science
Dinosaur Birds - 29/08/2018
In this episode, Wes is joined by Dr. Lisa Buckly of the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre as they discuss the exciting world of modern dinosaurs and misconceptions in media about these creatures of the past and present. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Lisa Buckly @Lisavipes Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-25
40 min
Mostly Science
Science Stories from the Ice - 21/07/2018
In this episode, Wes shares a pre-recorded 1 minute science story he did for Inspiring Australia as part of a promotion for National Science Week. Wes shares the story of Geoffrey Pyke and his idea to build aircraft carriers out of bullet proof ice. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-19
03 min
Mostly Science
Ice Sheets & Science Seals - 29/05/2018
In this episode Wes talks to Helen Mallett of University of East Anglia about her research using seals to explore West Antarctic ice shelves and how climate change is having an impact and what we might be able to do to stop it Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-18
19 min
Mostly Science
National Science Week - 18/08/2018
In this episode, Wes & Kelly celebrate National Science Week and are joined by Tanya Ha from the National Science Week team and Director of Engagement @ Science in Public along with Elysia Sokolenko from the University of Melbourne and Students of Brain Research (SOBR) as we talk about inspiring the next generation of scientists and discuss neuroscience and mental health. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Follow National Science Week on twitter: @aus_scienceweek Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-13
48 min
The Science Bloggers Podcast
Using the immune system to fight cancer with Wes Wilson
Wes Wilson is a scientist studying ways to use the body's immune system to fight mesothelioma. Wes tells us a little about cancer, why it can be so difficult to treat and cure, and why the immune system can be use to treat some cancers. Wes also happens to be a science communicator with over 15 years experience. He discusses his journey as a science communicator and offers advice for those wanting to enter the field. TEDxUWA Talk - Using Your Own Body To Fight Cancer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFuRqKQwxKA) @wesleywilson // @MostlyScience on Twitter
2018-09-17
39 min
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Modifying your Risk of Cancer - 10/06/2018
In this weeks episode Wes is joined by Dr. Katrina Brown to discuss her newest publication in the British Journal of Cancer that looks at modifiable risk factors for cancer in the United Kingdom. There are lots of way to look at and classify cancer. This work from Cancer Intelligence Team at Cancer Research UK makes the first separation as such: things we can control, and others that we can’t. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Dr. Brown's Paper in British Journal of Cancer Follow Cancer Research UK o...
2018-06-10
32 min
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Celestial Records, Cancer Discovery, Trump's Nobel Prize - 03/06/2018
In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Holly Bunden and Chris James as they tackle some of the science headlines of the week. We learn all about the new world record for stargazing in Australia, new breakthroughs in understanding of what causes childhood cancer (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia), and a healthy discussion about the ramifications of the Nobel committee taking the Trump nomination seriously. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Holly: https://www.facebook.com/mostlyscience Chris: @SiegeTO | chrisjames.actor Citizen Science & Stargazing World Record --> htt...
2018-06-04
1h 08
Mostly Science
The Endangered White Abalone - 20/05/2018
In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Dr. Kristin Aquilino to learn all about the endangered sea snail known as the White Abalone. Kristin shares why these adorable little snails are so important and we talk about the troubles facing this species and the work she does with the University of California, Davis, at the Bodega Marine Laboratory directing the White Abalone Captive Breeding Program. Subscribe: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Kristin @kristinaquilino & https://kristinaquilino.weebly.com/ Sustainable Seafood Watch: http://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Bandwidth provided by Bio...
2018-05-20
30 min
Mostly Science
Cyanobacteria, Michael Faraday, and Insulin - 22/04/2018
In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Dr. Anna of Dr. Anna's Imaginarium and Holly Blunden of MostlyScience to celebrate science as we pass the anniversary of the March for Science. We share some of our favourite science stories and talk a little about our journey through STEM. Subscribe: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Anna @XDr_AnnaX & https://annazakrisson.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/doctor.annas.imaginarium/ Holly https://www.facebook.com/mostlyscience Book we mention:Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Cl...
2018-04-22
1h 12
Mostly Science
Science Censorship
In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Holly Griffith from NASA's Johnson Space Center as they discuss her google spreadsheet that she has been keeping for over a year tracking science censorship by the Trump administration. We also discuss Scott Pruitt and the EPA, and Why Facts Matter. Subscribe: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Holly Griffith @absolutspacegrl Holly's Google Doc --> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_TKMW60Jj8B7kg7G-NZYl_clHG0NMufS8eBkNAEXxtY/edit#gid=0 NASA Climate Change --> https://climate.nasa.gov/ Bandwid...
2018-04-20
29 min
Doctor Anna's Imaginarium
EP3: Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) - miracle or just expensive bleach?
MMS or Miracle Mineral Solution is another cure-all treatment that Doctor Anna and Joa discuss in their bi-weekly podcast Doctor Anna's Imaginarium. Can MMS REALLY cure cancer? Guest: Dr. Wes Wilson, cancer researcher and science communicator quickly dampens the enthusiasm of Doctor Anna and Joa. www.mostlyscience.com The Spirit of Health Congress is approaching in Berlin with participants such as Jim Humble, the inventor of MMS. Doctor Anna's Imaginarium takes an official stand against this dangerous nonsense and hope that others do too! Sci Hard! - Doctor Anna annazakrisson.com joahelgesson.net
2018-03-02
35 min
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast
#61 Wes Wilson on Tumor Progression Epigenetics
Wesley Wilson discusses the epigenetic patterns in tumor progressing. He shares his expertise on pediatric cancer, how epigenetics differs between types of cancer, using epigenetics to diagnosis cancers and how treatment can differ depending on epigenetic patterns identified. Wes also gives an insider's view on the Hacking Health organization and how he contributes in his role. Wesley Wilson is a Canadian molecular biologist, whose work is focused on studying the epigenetics of tumor progression in pediatric brain cancers. He is also an ardent programmer and developer sitting on one of the organizing committees for Hacking Health. Wes founded the online science...
2017-01-20
27 min