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Planetterrian Daily

Patrick · Nerra Network

Daily science, longevity, and health discoveries across neuroscience, microbiome, cellular aging biology, sleep research, nutrition science, genetics, and regenerative biology. We deliberately minimize drug-industry dealmaking in favour of the broader research shaping how we understand the body. AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.

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08:53

Ep 159: Tampere researchers created a vitamin B2...

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2026/08/22

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Tampere researchers created a vitamin B2 hydrogel that crosslinks with blue light under cell-friendly conditions for tissue models. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Hydrogel platform uses vitamin B2 and blue light for tissue models — Phys.org Researchers at Tampere University developed a versatile hydrogel platform that makes it easier to create customized biomaterials. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is

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12:01

Ep 153: A stress hormone actively restores myelin...

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2026/08/16

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A stress hormone actively restores myelin sheaths after brain injury in new findings that reframe its role. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Stress hormone restores myelin after brain injury — r/science Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) promotes repair of damaged myelin sheaths following injury. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio

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10:25

Ep 152: Sleep patterns emerge as a predictive data...

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2026/08/15

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Sleep patterns emerge as a predictive data source for disease risk in new analysis. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Sleep data predicts disease risk and acts as therapy — Nature Medicine A feature in Nature Medicine positions sleep as a rich data source rather than only a symptom when disrupted. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio

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09:24

Ep 151: Investigation questions earlier claims of...

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2026/08/14

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Investigation questions earlier claims of protective gene variants against Alzheimer's disease. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Science investigation casts doubt on genes hailed for warding off Alzheimer's — Science Magazine The report examines prior claims of gene variants said to protect against Alzheimer's disease. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis

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09:58

Ep 146: An artificial synapse detected early prostate...

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2026/08/09

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries An artificial synapse detected early prostate cancer with perfect accuracy in a blind test of 105 patients by reading DNA markers. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Artificial synapse matches nerve-cell reading of DNA markers — r/science The device identified early prostate cancer in all 105 patients during blind trials. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis

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11:01

Ep 145: A year of moderate aerobic exercise enlarged...

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2026/08/08

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A year of moderate aerobic exercise enlarged the hippocampus by 2 percent in older adults, offsetting typical annual shrinkage. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Silver Nanocatalysts Switch Sites in Solid Oxide Cells — Phys.org Researchers found the same silver nanocatalyst uses different reaction sites depending on whether the cell generates electricity or produces hydrogen. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is

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09:52

Ep 144: Generative AI has designed complete viral...

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2026/08/07

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Generative AI has designed complete viral genomes for the first time, reported in Science. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries AI designs novel viral genomes from scratch — Science Magazine A generative model produced functional viral sequences not found in nature. The work builds on earlier protein-design successes and now extends to full genomes. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses

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08:53

Ep 141: Human brain treats prior higher body weight...

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2026/08/04

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Human brain treats prior higher body weight as new baseline, triggering stronger hunger after loss. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Brain treats prior higher weight as new normal after loss — ScienceDaily The human brain evolved mechanisms that protect body fat stores during scarcity and register a previously higher weight as the defended set point. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but

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12:32

Ep 138: A new genetic tool maps how cells choose...

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2026/08/01

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A new genetic tool maps how cells choose which of their 20,000 genes to activate at any moment. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Drill-free method halts cavity progression — ARYnews.tv Researchers identified a chemical approach that arrests tooth decay without drilling or filling. The treatment targets early lesions by promoting mineral redeposition directly into enamel. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is

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08:49

Ep 136: Nanoplastics reach the neonatal mouse brain...

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2026/07/30

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Nanoplastics reach the neonatal mouse brain and form distinct spatial patterns visible in 3D. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Nanoplastics Form Distinct Patterns in Neonatal Mouse Brain — Phys.org Researchers used three-dimensional imaging to map the distribution of nanoplastics smaller than one micrometer inside the brains of neonatal mice. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses

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Ep 135: A mathematical shape known for tiling puzzles...

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2026/07/29

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A mathematical shape known for tiling puzzles now shows unexpected properties that could twist light into chiral patterns. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Einstein Tile Properties Extend to Light Manipulation — Phys.org A shape that solved a decades-old mathematical puzzle has drawn new attention for properties beyond tiling. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice

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Ep 134: Simulations show water's local asymmetry...

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2026/07/28

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Simulations show water's local asymmetry drives proton hopping through clusters of six molecules rather than free drift. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Smallpox outbreak killed up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians in 1789 — Phys.org Groundbreaking modeling traced the epidemic to the First Fleet arrival in Sydney. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for

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11:43

Ep 133: Virtual reality experiments show how...

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2026/07/27

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Virtual reality experiments show how artificial light at night changes how coral reef fish react to predators. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8LZ-AXORNc 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra

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11:34

Ep 130: Single-cell mapping shows human hippocampal...

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2026/07/24

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Single-cell mapping shows human hippocampal aging proceeds in distinct non-linear stages with microglia replacement by blood-derived cells. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries APOE2 variant linked to reduced Alzheimer’s and aging risk in brain — ScienceDaily The gene variant appears to shield neural tissue against both disease-related and age-related changes. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick

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Ep 129: A Nature study maps the heart's independent...

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2026/07/23

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A Nature study maps the heart's independent neural network that modulates stress responses. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Heart contains independent neural network that buffers stress — Nature Researchers describe a distributed set of neurons and ganglia embedded in cardiac tissue that operate separately from central autonomic control. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses

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Ep 128: US data show the largest national gap between...

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2026/07/22

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries US data show the largest national gap between life expectancy and healthspan at 14 years. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries US records largest morbidity gap among nations — The Lancet Public Health A global analysis across more than 200 countries placed the United States at the top for the morbidity gap in 2023, reaching 14.0 years. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated

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11:55

Ep 127: Phase 1 trial finds iPSC-derived neural...

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2026/07/21

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Phase 1 trial finds iPSC-derived neural progenitors safe in subacute spinal cord injury over 2–4 years of follow-up. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Endothelial NOD2 signaling shapes intestinal T-cell responses — Nature Immunology Endothelial cells carrying intrinsic NOD2 drive generation of effector and memory T cells that regulate gut immunity. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses

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11:26

Ep 126: AI analysis shows climate shifts drove...

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2026/07/20

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries AI analysis shows climate shifts drove repeated bursts of bird evolution across Earth's history. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries AI Links Climate Shifts to Bird Evolution Bursts — Phys.org University of Michigan researchers applied an AI tool to Passeriformes species across geological time. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬

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Ep 125: Fossils reveal a previously unknown marsupial...

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2026/07/19

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Fossils reveal a previously unknown marsupial order that persisted in Australia for 35 million years. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Lost marsupial order identified from Queensland fossils — ScienceDaily Fossils indicate a distinct marsupial lineage survived in Australia for roughly 35 million years. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio

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Ep 124: South African genomics projects now direct...

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2026/07/18

Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries South African genomics projects now direct 10% of budgets to community-chosen benefits through local decision-making. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries South African genomics projects allocate 10% of budgets to community benefits — Phys.org The approach uses community-led decision-making to translate ethical principles into action. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated

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