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The Bio BustersE53 The Virgin UrchinShow notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss coronavirus pandemic updates, the effects of alcohol consumption, and the discovery of a new cell type in the lung! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss pandemic updates, long-covid genetic associations, and discuss lead, lead poisoning, and a new study! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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...2022-03-1846 minThe Bio BustersE51 Hope on the HorizonShow notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss Coronavirus updates, and two medical cures: one for HIV and one for leukemia! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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DailyMotion...2022-02-2544 minThe Bio BustersE50: Rhinos down under or over under?Show notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C discuss the Ig Nobel Prize Awards - science that first makes you laugh, then makes you think! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. K discuss Omicron variant updates, the science behind the Nobel Prize in Physics, and introduce a new game segment! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com...2021-12-2249 minThe Bio BustersE48 Make This Viral Podcast go ViralShow notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K discuss the latest Omicron Coronavirus variant, he new YEZV virus, an exciting Alzheimer’s disease development, and introduce a new riddle! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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Instagram Li...2021-12-0755 minThe Bio BustersE47 A Coffee A Day Keeps The Pathology AwayShow notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C discuss SARS-CoV2 pandemic updates, the effects of coffee and tea consumption on stroke and dementia, the science behind the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, aquagenic urticaria, and a recent Alzheimer’s study! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
Email us...2021-11-2145 minThe Bio BustersE46 Feel The Heat!Show notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss COVID updates, tick feeding behavior, how scientists discovered sensation receptors, the science behind the Nobel Prize, electroacupuncture, and introduce a new riddle! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
Email us at thebiobusters@gmail.com2021-10-1648 minThe Bio BustersE45: You Don‘t Need That Tail!Show notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss how humans lost their tails, a new study about COVID effects on the brain, a new way to treat the harmful effects of cancer, and introduce a new riddle! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
2021-09-3043 minThe Bio BustersE44: Take A Stand For Your Gut MicrobesShow notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss coronavirus updates, two studies regarding inactivity and metabolic health, and introduce a new riddle! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com...2021-09-1440 minThe Bio BustersHow To Edit A Human BeingShow notes:
In this episode, The Bio Busters Podcast professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss coronavirus updates, a new study documenting the use of CRISPR-CAS to treat amyloidosis, the “twisties” or the “yips”, and have a new riddle! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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...2021-08-2740 minThe Bio BustersWho let the cats out?Show notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss coronavirus updates, real-life COVID vaccine data, the upcoming respiratory virus season, and more! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss the coronavirus delta variant, various food-borne illnesses and outbreaks, a weird case of the monkeypox, as well as an interesting physio fact about over-exercising! Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
Email us at t...2021-07-2236 minThe Bio BustersMalaria and the Scientific Genius of Ben FranklinShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss malaria and a recent malaria vaccine study. The Bio Busters also interview Dr. Steve M. Gnatz, author of The Wisdom of the Flock: Franklin and Mesmer in Paris. Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
2021-06-0356 minThe Bio BustersLeft or Right? Why Pick When Your Brain Can!Show notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss vaccine hesitancy, a new Pfizer protease inhibitor, and have a discussion with Dr. Ben Kolber about pain and brain lateralization. Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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Email...2021-04-301h 05The Bio BustersDo not hesitate - vaccinateShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss clotting disorders with COVID-19 and new reports of clots with the J&J vaccine. They also discuss vaccine hesitancy. Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
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Outro m...2021-04-1655 minThe Bio BustersLeave that monkey alone!Show notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, provide a quick coronavirus epidemic update and discuss COVID-19 long-haulers. Also in this episode, the docs discuss some of the science behind the movies Outbreak, Contagion, and 93 days. Keep the discussion and comments going on in the comments sections, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. If you think you know the answer to our riddle, please email us for a chance to win a prize!
B...2021-03-281h 00The Bio BustersNerves getting the best of youShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss weird medical conditions. The docs also discuss coronavirus updates. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Scientist Birthday:
https://www.todayinsci.com/3/3_03.htm
Medical conditions:
...2021-03-0548 minThe Bio BustersThe sky is not falling . . . yetShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss telehealth and telemedicine with guest speaker Dr. Rick Lorenzo. The docs also discuss the new variants of SARS-CoV-2. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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COVID Variants
https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-why-some-covid-19-strains-are-spreading-faster-than-others
h...2021-02-111h 05The Bio BustersDo not eat the mistletoe!Show notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K, discuss science holiday myths and the Ig Noble awards. Fonner’s Fun Physiology Fact makes a comeback! Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Scientist Birthday: https://www.todayinsci.com/1/1_21.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konrad_Emil_Bloch...2020-12-211h 07The Bio BustersEpisode 33: Telemedicine and TelehealthShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K discuss telemedicine and telehealth. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Notable birthday: https://www.todayinsci.com/12/12_11.htm
Coronavirus numbers: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
ICU bed capacity: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/09/us/covid-hospitals-icu-capacity.html
2020-12-1159 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 32: Don't Count the Calories, Count the PeopleShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K, discuss vaccine updates for the Coronavirus epidemic as well as bust some Thanksgiving myths! Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/23/business/astrazeneca-oxford-coronavirus-vaccine.html
https://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-meets-its-primary-efficacy
https...2020-11-2458 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 31 - For Whom The Nobel TollsShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K, discuss updates to the coronavirus pandemic and talk about some of the science behind this year’s Nobel Prizes. They also discuss a potential new human organ! Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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CRISPR/Cas9
h...2020-10-221h 12The Bio BustersEpisode 30 - Medical updatesShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors discuss the coronavirus and recent interesting medical updates! Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. You can find Dr. A on Twitter @DoctorDelbert and Dr. Fonner @fonner916
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COVID-19 Reinfection:
https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-reinfection-case-confirmed-us.html
COVID & Colleges
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/08/27...2020-09-031h 08The Bio BustersEpisode 29 - A-B-OMG-Can my blood type make me sick?Show notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K discuss quick updates to the Coronavirus pandemic and delve into the science of blood groups and their effects on disease. Keep the discussion and comments going on in the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show. Email us at thebiobusters@gmail.com
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Blood types and coronavirus update
https://nyti.ms/2C4ro...2020-07-211h 07The Bio BustersEpisode 28 - Coronavirus part six and Dr. Carty InterviewShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, along with guests Dr. Keller and Dr. Carty discuss coronavirus updates and Dr. Carty’s research. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Scientist of the day
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1965/jacob/biographical/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...2020-06-171h 13The Bio BustersEpisode 27 - Coronavirus part fiveShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Drs. A, C, and K, discuss the Coronavirus pandemic and provide an update on vaccine development. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Vaccine Development Process from CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/test-approve.html
Vaccine Development Info for COVID-19
https...2020-05-201h 05The Bio BustersEpisode 26 - Coronavirus part fourShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The winner for last episode's Guess the Microbe is Rick Lorenzo. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Update on Mask Debate and Aerosolization
https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-do-face-masks-work.html
CDC...2020-04-031h 06The Bio BustersEpisode 25 - Coronavirus part threeShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, along with Dr. K discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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MMWR
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm?s_cid=mm6912e2_w
Good Summary...2020-03-191h 21The Bio BustersEpisode 24 - Coronavirus Part TwoShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C and Dr. K, discuss the current Coronavirus outbreak. The Docs discuss the world response to this pandemic and the U.S. response in particular. They also focus on the media coverage of this outbreak. They also introduce a new Guess the microbe quiz! Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Email us at thebiobusters@g...2020-03-041h 10The Bio BustersEpisode 23 - CoronavirusShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K, discuss the new outbreak of Coronavirus currently raging in China. The Docs discuss the sources of the outbreak, symptoms and treatment, testing, preventative measures and most importantly, the doctors answer your questions. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www...2020-02-111h 01The Bio BustersEpisode 22 - Traumatic Brain InjuryShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, along with Dr. K discuss traumatic brain injury (TBI). The doctors discuss the various kinds of TBI, different medical treatments, and preventative measures. In this episode as well, the doctors introduce another medical mystery! Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www...2020-01-221h 00The Bio BustersEpisode 21 - Medical MarijuanaShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, along with Dr. Keller and Dr. Scully, discuss the research behind the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The topic of medical marijuana is often discussed in the media; however, the Drs. discuss some more recent studies regarding the use of medical marijuana, as well as state and federal regulations concerning this topic. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
M...2019-12-1952 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 20 - Medical EthicsShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A, Dr. C, and Dr. K discuss Medical Ethics. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www.medscape.com/courses/section/898060
https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/26/us/physician-assisted-suicide-fast-facts/index.html
https://www.thehastingscenter.org/briefingbook/physician-assisted-death/#
https://todayinsci.com/
2019-12-1057 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 19 - Biohacking and DIY BiologyShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, are joined once again by Dr. Christopher Keller in a discussion about biohacking. Topics include the different forms of biohacking, several interesting biohacking examples, and a debate on the benefits and possible ethical/biological concerns related to biohacking. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, along with guest speaker Dr. Jack Lee, discuss vaping use and its effect on lung physiology as well as the recent spike in deaths attributed to vaping use. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/news/20180814/study-vaping-may-shut-off-lungs-protective-cells#12019-09-191h 05The Bio BustersEpisode 17 - Ticks and Lyme DiseaseShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss with guest co-host Dr. Christopher Keller ticks and Lyme disease. The docs discuss tick biology, symptoms and signs of disease, prevention, and treatment, among other exciting topics. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/index...2019-08-2853 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 16 - Beyond Antibiotics: Phage TherapyShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss phages, their life cycles, applications (both industrial and therapeutic), potential drawbacks, and future directions. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Cell Host Microbe. 2019 Feb 13;25(2):219-232. doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2019.01.014.
Phage Therapy: A Renewed Approach to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.
Kortright KE1...2019-08-081h 00The Bio BustersEpisode 15 - DNA testingShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss the concept of genetic testing as it relates to ancestry. The docs discuss the foundational concepts of how DNA testing works and what exactly these tests are purported to measure. Additionally, they compare the pros and cons of three major types of ancestry tests, as well as what you should expect/not expect when using each of these tests. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and...2019-07-2056 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 14 - War on ScienceShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss the current science climate and the war on science. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-there-really-a-war-on-science/
http://inthesetimes.com/article/21640/donald-trump-climate-science-interior-department-ryan-zinke-global-warming
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2018/08/opinion-russian-campaign-spread-anti-vaccine-myths-part-wider-war-science-truth/
David A. Broniatowski...2019-05-101h 04The Bio BustersEpisode 13 - Thiel Research DayShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss Thiel College’s Annual Scholarship and Arts Symposium and some of the posters presented. The docs also record on-site interviews with some of the students. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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2019-04-171h 16The Bio BustersEpisode 12 - Chat with Dr. Thomas NewpherShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss with Dr. Thomas Newpher his path to becoming a professor at Duke University. Dr. Newpher graduated from Thiel College in 2000 and now works at Duke University. His website can be found below. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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https://dibs.duke...2019-03-1938 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 11- Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss inflammatory bowel diseases. The professors discuss Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, focusing on etiology, symptoms and signs, as well as treatments and therapy (conventional and unconventional). Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/what-are-crohns-and-colitis/what-is-ulcerative-colitis/
...2019-03-141h 05The Bio BustersEpisode 10 - Becoming a ScientistShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, host Dr. Sarah Woodley, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Drs. discuss Dr. Woodley’s career path and her advice to those entering science or wanting to become scientists. Dr. Woodley also discusses research opportunities at Duquesne University. The Drs. also discuss the importance of science outreach. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the po...2019-02-0552 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 9 - Cancer ImmunotherapyShow notes:
In the show, The BioBusters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss the science behind the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The BioBusters Docs discuss checkpoint control in immune responses, as well as activating and inhibitory receptors on T cells. The Docs discuss the various FDA approved checkpoint inhibitor drugs and the cancers they treat. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Email us at...2019-01-1853 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 8 - Gene TherapyShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss with Philosophy professor Dr. Morgan the history of recombinant DNA and gene therapy. The professors also discuss CRISPR editing technology, as well as ethical and societal implications of these technologies, among many other musings. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Re...2018-12-111h 20The Bio BustersEpisode 7 - Musings on the Origins of LifeShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss with Biology Senior TJ Fisher the mysteries of life and how it could have started in the early days of our planet. The professors discuss abiogenesis, the Miller-Urey experiment, and the RNA world hypothesis among many other musings. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
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Email us at thebiobusters@gmail.com2018-11-1553 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 6 - Bizarre Animal ReproductionShow notes:
In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss with Conservation Biology Senior Grant Milne about some of the more peculiar reproductive mechanisms in the animal kingdom. Reproduction plays an important role in the diversity and speciation of animals that evolve over time and pass traits to offspring. From platypuses and their unique brood care, to some freaks in the sheets (bedbugs), we touch on a broad range of reproductive strategies in animals that stray dramatically from what we consider the norm. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes...2018-10-1145 minThe Bio BustersEpisode 5 - VaccinesIn the show, The Bio Busters professors discuss vaccines and vaccination. Dr. A & Dr. C discuss the history of vaccines, along with important milestones in their development, safety, and recent disease outbreaks caused by non-vaccinations. Importantly, both professors debunk the maligned theory that vaccines cause autism (spoiler: they do not). Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.
References:
Curtis, B., Liberato, N., Rulien, M., Morrisroe, K., Kenney, C., Yutuc, V., … Hewitson, L. (2015). Exa...2018-09-251h 12The Bio BustersEpisode 4 - Weird Science Phenomena and Conspiracy TheoriesThe Biobusters professors discuss weird scientific phenomena and tackle a couple conspiracy theories. Also, the professors discuss a possible explanation as to why people tend to believe in conspiracy theories.
Show notes:
References:
Bermuda Triangle
https://www.livescience.com/63242-bermuda-triangle-rogue-waves.html
Sleep paralysis
https://www.livescience.com/21653-brain-chemicals-sleep-paralysis.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160919151320.htm
Flat Earthers and Conspiracy Theories
https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2018/04/04/only-two-thirds-of-american-millennials-believe-the-earth-is-round/#540d9917ec66
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