Dad’s Exercise
Dads’ exercise habits may affect the health of their offspring.
Spreading Viruses
Viruses spread from room to room much more quickly than you might think.
Exploring the Exposome
Scientists map our exposure to chemicals and microbes.
1918 Flu Pandemic Lessons
Scientists are learning from history’s most deadly pandemic.
Gut-Brain Connection
Scientists document a near instantaneous electrical connection between the gut and the brain.
Cytokine Research
A breakthrough in medical research arises out of an unexpected finding in chicken eggs.
Body Clock Blood Test
A new blood test can monitor our internal clock.
Noise-Canceling Brain Circuit
Why don’t we get distracted by our own noise?
Fowl Science
Studying a gland from the rear ends of chickens led to key insights into the immune system.
INSECTS & SPIDERS
INSECTS & SPIDERS (Encore Edition) - Could spider venom be the next insecticide? Why mosquitoes smell you better at night. And debunking the myth of extracting dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber. Also, insect legs that bear an uncanny resemblance to modern machinery.
Sleepwalking Brains
A listener asks what's going on in the brain when someone is sleepwalking.
Plant Fragrance Switch
Coaxing plants into producing some fresh-smelling medicinals.
Sleep Deprivation and Muscle Loss
Sleep deprivation can boost fat cell production and reduce muscle mass.
Anti-Vaccine Cyberbots
Russian cyberbots are spreading vaccine disinformation.
Gut Microbes & Universal Blood
Can gut bacteria enzymes make everyone a universal blood donor?
Fast-Living Fish
An animal that grows up, reproduces and dies of old age in just a few weeks.
Cancer-Resistant Elephants
Researchers discover the genetic basis for elephants’ resistance to cancer.
Nurse Inventors
A nurse works to inspire others in the profession to try their hand at inventing.
Alcohol-Resistant Microbe
A disease-causing microbe is becoming resistant to alcohol hand sanitizer.
Edible Crickets & Gut Health
Edible crickets could improve gut health.
Bioengineered Lungs
Scientists successfully grow and transplant bioengineered lungs into pigs.
Smart Houseplants
Could genetically engineered houseplants protect our homes?