Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.This time Yvonne discusses waste in academic research and sheds light on the systemic inefficiencies plaguing the academic world, where valuable resources, time, and expertise are often squandered. She highlights the prevalence of unused, expensive equipment gathering dust, the precarious nature of short-term research contracts, and the vast amounts of lab space lying idle. Yvonne calls for a rethink of how academic

In today's episode, we discuss AI-generated content in the pharmaceutical industry. AI has revolutionized content creation, but it's not without its legal and ethical dilemmas. Take, for instance, the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI, highlighting the contentious issue of data ownership. As pharma companies increasingly rely on AI for content generation, they must navigate murky waters to ensure compliance with existing regulations and respect for intellectual property rights.Controllin...

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 3 of 3, originally published 05/16/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.Yasmin, a Neuroscience student at The University of Manchester, discusses the invaluable benefits of completing a placement year. She explains how such experiences bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, enhancing scientific skills and confidence. Yasmin shares her journey of securing a placement, highlighting the challenges of rejection and the ultimate rewards of perseverance. She

Michael explores lessons from the life of Bill Walton—mainly, how important it is to live true to yourself.Being true to yourself is arguably the most important thing you can do to have a life well lived.This episode dives into the philosophy, art, and science of living true to yourself.Then it explores five ways to live authentically.Read the post in full at TWOPCT.com

In this episode – the first in the 2024 series of Vital Psychedelic Conversations – David interviews Pierre Bouchard, LPC: Vital instructor and lead trainer for the Congregation for Sacred Practices; and Kara Tremain, ACC: recent Vital graduate-turned-instructor, somatic practitioner, and growth and development coach.  In this series, we pair up a Vital instructor with a current or previous student as a way of showcasing different (and aligned) perspectives on what they feel is most vital for the

Today’s ID the Future from the archive brings onto the show Scottish physician David Galloway, author of the 2021 book Design Detected and former president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. In his conversation with guest host and fellow physician/author Geoffrey Simmons, Galloway describes how he found himself in the evolution/design controversy and eventually presented his doubts about Darwin to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This is Part 1 of a

Last episode I talked with Dr. Dan O'Neill, a veterinary epidemiologist who studies canine disorders that have an inherited component - what the rest of us might call "genetic diseases." During that interview he mentioned that he didn't think disorder testing - what most of us call health testing - has been workinig to improve canine health. I cut that section because I felt we needed to go into a lot more detail on it to understand what he meant by that, since I knew he didn't mean we should

In today’s short, Darshan discusses why drugs cost so much. It takes around 10 to 15 years and roughly $2.3 billion to bring a drug to market. That means a drug company spends between $420,000 and $630,000 daily during this process. Imagine going to a casino every day, betting that much money without knowing the outcome, for 10 to 15 years. What kind of return would you expect on that investment? That's why drugs are so expensive.Support the Show.

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating baby carrots passed their expiration date. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 1: Non-Canonical First Episode — Risky or Not? Inhibitory effects of raw carrots on Listeria monocytogenes | Applied and Environmental Microbiology Inhibition of foodborne pathogens by native microflora recovered from fresh peeled baby carrot and propagated in cultures - PubMed ComBase Models Are Valid for Predicting Fate of Listeria

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava's hypnotic 1965 sci-fi horror movie "Planet of the Vampires." It has all the style you could ask for, plus giant space skeletons. (originally published 05/06/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently I had the pleasure of hosting a live event in Brisbane, Australia. This event was part of a lecture series called The Brain Body Contract. My favorite part of the evening was the question and answer period, where I had the opportunity to answer questions from the attendees of each event. Included here is the Q&A from our event at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Sign up to get notified about future events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Thank you to our sponsors AG1:

Kyne Santos was a student at the University of Waterloo when she began her math and her drag careers. She compares her double life to Hannah Montana, doing math equations at school by day and drag at night. You may already know Kyne from TikTok, where she makes educational videos about math, science, history and drag. And now, in her new book Math in Drag, Kyne explores the connections between math and drag: How both can be creative, beautiful and most of all, fun. Want to hear us cover more math

This episode is part 4 of the short-answer questions on neurology.You can find short-answer questions, multiple-choice questions, extended-matching questions, digital flashcards, a course on how to learn medicine and the revision tracking tool at members.zerotofinals.com. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.

In the news this week, after the death of rugby legend Rob Burrow, we explore the mechanisms of motor neurone disease with John Ealing from the Manchester MND Care Centre. Also, we hear from Alexander Forse at the University of Cambridge who has helped to develop a carbon sponge which can suck CO2 out of the atmosphere, and Inga Kamp from the university of Groningen explains why a new finding from the JWST could reveal the secrets of how Earth-like planets form. Plus, the intriguing story of a

In this episode of Naked Genetics: What the latest genetics research has to say about restless leg syndrome; I put Illumina to the test and ask, 'what really grows on our food?'; And, what makes a tardigrade so tough? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Luis and Andrea are back to talk AMR! This time they are joined by Dr. Alyssa Walker to go over polymyxins . As usual they go over important questions such as mechanism of action, intrinsic resistance, applying the interpretation of one drug to another, and more. What media used in the laboratory has colistin in it? Don't miss another great episode. Questions? Feedback? Send those to letstalkmicro@outlook.comWant to support the podcast? Here's how:Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/letstalkmicroBuy me a

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog Jodi shares their personal journey of grappling with the decision to remain in academia or pursue a different career path. They discuss the pressures and uncertainties they face, from the desire for personal growth and career advancement to the challenges of finding job security and a supportive work environment. Through introspective questions and reflections, Jodi explores the complexities of making

Hey, Sterile Processing Pros and Endoscope Enthusiasts! The time has come to uncover the secrets to successful endoscope reprocessing! On this episode of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth and co-host Arlene Bush are joined by special guests Jake McHugh and Aaron Preston to identify the complexities of endoscope reprocessing. From discussing the importance of following detailed, step-by-step reprocessing protocols to emphasizing the vital role of quality assurance and monitoring, these