In this inspiring and educational episode, BJ sits down with Shane Grant, who has been living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) for nearly two decades. Over the years, Shane became her own best advocate—learning about her disease, seeking out specialists, and pushing for answers.Her persistence and courage led her through a long and emotional journey that ultimately resulted in a life-saving heart transplant earlier this year. This conversation offers hope and

In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss some of the more noteworthy, fascinating and potentially terrifying gods and demons from the religions and myths of the ancient Mesopotamian world. It’s a who’s who of Pazuzu-adjacent entities. (originally published 10/10/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a set of simple building blocks that can self-assemble into any shape you want. The possibilities for such a technology could be boundless. Inspired by nature, “complexity engineering” seeks to design such blocks, building on a classic computer simulation. On this week’s episode, host Samir Patel speaks with contributing writer George Musser about recent developments in so-called cellular automata. This topic was covered in a recent story for Quanta Magazine.  Each week on The

Diet, genetics, and lifestyle. In this episode we talk to Natalie Samson, a genetic counselor with certification in Integrative and Functional Nutrition who is also a certified Integrative Health Coach. We talk about the role of genetics and molecular/biochemical pathways that affect diet and weight. Natalie tells us about the role of genetic testing in nutrition management and functional health as well as the importance of working with a trained professional when considering this type of testing

Episode Summary Sue Ishaq, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Microbiomes at the University of Maine, discusses how gut microbes transform seemingly inert plant compounds—like glucosinolates found in broccoli—into powerful anti-inflammatory agents such as sulforaphane. Her research dives into the fascinating interplay between diet, cooking methods and the diversity of the gut microbiota, revealing how these factors influence the body’s ability to produce health-promoting molecules. Links for This Episode

In this throwback episode of NGBiLab, host Jim Wilson sits down with Kevin Neal and Jean-Francois Mio from Tatum Bioscience in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Discover how they are revolutionizing cancer treatment by programming bacteria to become cancer-fighting drugs. Learn about their journey, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future of immunotherapy. Tune in to explore the cutting-edge innovations in Canada's life sciences sector.

Host Karen Tkaczyk speaks with Michael Young, Principal and Founder of biomedwoRx, for a rich discussion that blended personal history, professional insight, and a forward-looking take on the industry. Michael’s career spans over three decades in the life sciences, and his path reveals not only technical expertise but also a deep sense of mission.From First-Generation Roots to Global StrategyMichael describes himself as mission-driven, and that thread runs through his story. Raised in Ohio by

In this podcast, coauthors Liz Simon, Flavia Souza-Smith, Megan Donovan, Eden Gallegos, Kaitlin Couvillon, and Patricia Molina summarize their recently published review article, "Physiological Mechanisms Vulnerable to Alcohol-Induced Alterations: Role in Chronic Comorbidities." The article describes alcohol's multi-systemic physiological effects on the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and immune systems, as well as on energy metabolism that contribute to multiorgan injury and disease

科研喵使用ai读文献，祝你效率百倍，访问labcat.com.cn下载。今天我们关注一项发表在《Computers in Biology and Medicine》(影响因子7.0)上的重要研究，标题为"Artificial Intelligence and radiomics models for the diagnosis and prognosis of peritoneal metastases on imaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis"。这项系统性回顾和荟萃分析评估了AI和放射组学模型在腹膜转移(PM)影像学诊断和预后中的性能。研究显示，13项研究的荟萃分析得出PM检测的综合AUC为0.84，敏感性0.75，特异性0.80。2D和3D影像数据表现相当，而将临床因素纳入模型可显著提高性能。这项发现为AI辅助癌症诊断开辟了新途径，有望改善腹膜转移患者的早期检测和个性化治疗决策。

When Maggie Slepian flipped her kayak on Montana’s Gallatin River, she found herself trapped underwater, fighting to escape a spray skirt she had never practiced removing. In those harrowing moments, she felt time slow down, her thoughts split between terror, sorrow, and love for her family as she faced the possibility of her final breaths. Surviving the accident left Maggie grappling with PTSD, grief, and the loss of the friend who had pulled her from the water. In this episode of Alive

Tuberculosis – the world’s deadliest infectious disease – could be dormant in your system for years before you realize you have it. In the U.S., it’s relatively rare; provisional data shows that there were just over 10,000 cases in 2024. But in other parts of the world, especially lower-income countries, the disease is spreading much more actively. Worldwide, more than 10 million people are diagnosed with an active tuberculosis infection every year. And even though modern medicine has all the tools

In this week’s episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, host Ayesha Rashid, Senior Life Science Journalist at Xtalks.com, welcomes Mike Exton, PhD, CEO of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, for a conversation about leveraging gene science to develop innovative medicines for serious chronic conditions.Dr. Exton discusses Lexicon’s growing pipeline, which includes promising therapies for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other cardiometabolic diseases, areas where unmet

في هذه الحلقة، نستكشف المتطلبات التنظيمية لدخول سوق الأجهزة الطبية في المكسيك. نحن نركز على الدور الحاسم الذي تلعبه COFEPRIS، الهيئة التنظيمية المكسيكية، ونشرح بالتفصيل لماذا يعد تعيين حامل تسجيل مكسيكي (MRH) خطوة إلزامية وحيوية للمصنعين الأجانب. نغطي مسؤوليات حامل التسجيل، ومسارات التسجيل المتاحة، والتحديثات القادمة للوائح.أسئلة رئيسية: - ما هي وكالة COFEPRIS، وما هو دورها في تنظيم الأجهزة الطبية في المكسيك؟ - لماذا يعد تعيين حامل تسجيل في المكسيك (MRH) إلزاميًا للمصنعين الأجانب؟ - ما هي

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Cindy and Steph discuss a paper that challenges the textbook dogma that B cells must first bind to an antigen for antibody affinity maturation to occur, and a snippet on dysfunctional T cells during bacterial vaginosis. Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Steph Langel Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Somatic hypermutation in non-specific B cells (Immunity 2025) Dysfunctional T cells during bacterial vaginosis (J Clin Invest

Why do peanuts, pollen, or pet dander make some of us sneeze or swell up—but not others? In this episode, Dr. Biology talks with immunologist Esther Burgess Florsheim from Arizona State University to explore how allergies start, why they’re becoming more common, and what’s really going on when your immune system sounds the alarm.From sniffles to “no peanuts, please,” get ready to learn how your body protects you—and sometimes overreacts—in surprising ways!Read more: Toxic Response Immune system

Beyond Compliance – Regulatory 4.0 and AI StrategiesIn this episode of Center of Excellence – Pharma 4.0, we go beyond compliance to explore how AI and advanced analytics are redefining regulatory excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. Discover how Regulatory 4.0 is transforming compliance into a proactive, data-driven discipline — one that enhances quality, accelerates approvals, and strengthens global harmonization. We dive into key innovations such as: AI-powered regulatory submissions and

As the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew celebrate the 25th Birthday of the Millenium Seed Bank in Sussex, James Tytko ventures into its giant underground vaults to learn why they are a crucial part of global plant conservation... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

️ Episode 183: The Genetic Lottery Goes to School: Better Schools Compensate for Genetic Differences In this episode of PaperCast Base by Base, we explore a large causal study from Norway asking whether school quality can offset genetic differences in students’ academic skills. Using parent–offspring genetic trios from the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort (MoBa) and nationwide administrative data, the authors combine within-family polygenic