Damn, Those Genes Look Good on You!
On this week’s episode, we are shifting gears to talk about GMOs. We set the stage by discussing the meaning of the term genetically modified (GM), and some of the different ways organisms are genetic...
9 Nov 202047min
You Can't Hurry Drugs, No, You'll Just Have to Wait
On this week's episode, we apply what we discussed about research studies, specifically clinical trials, to COVID-19 research into vaccines and treatments. We quickly review the phases of clinical tri...
2 Nov 202059min
You Down with RCTs? (Yeah, You Know Me!)
In this episode we geek out over research study design. We kick-off the episode with a primer on how research studies work and the factors that strengthen and weaken the validity of a study. We set th...
26 Okt 202051min
Spilling The Immuni-tea on Supplements
In this episode, we discuss whether or not it is possible to “boost” our immune system. We start things off with a primer on immune system basics, including the different components of the immune syst...
19 Okt 202058min
The Taming of the Flu
On this week's episode, we talk all about the flu! We start off with the basics of influenza and the different strains and mutations of the virus (and why they necessitate our getting an annual shot)....
12 Okt 202058min
No Mask On Your Face, You Big Disgrace, Spreading Your Germs All Over the Place: Part 2
In this two-part episode, we do a deep dive into the evidence-based do’s and don’t’s for being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 focuses on hygiene and infection prevention, and part 2 focuses...
5 Okt 202050min
No Mask On Your Face, You Big Disgrace, Spreading Your Germs All Over the Place: Part 1
In this two-part episode, we do a deep dive into the evidence-based do’s and don’t’s for being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 focuses on hygiene and infection prevention, and part 2 focuses...
5 Okt 202054min
Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots...How Vaccines Work to Protect Us From Infectious Diseases
In this episode, we take a break from COVID-19 to discuss vaccines: specifically, what they are, how they work, and how they provide immunity to disease. We describe the different types of vaccines an...
28 Sep 202040min
