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English
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17 episodes
since Feb. 19, 2021
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What if healthcare focused on keeping us healthy instead of waiting for us to become sick? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leroy Hood—a pioneering biologist, co-founder of the Institute for Systems Biology, and one of the visionaries behind modern genomics—to explore how science is transformin…

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The future of medicine is arriving faster than most people realize. This season, InfoPoint explores what's coming: AI-driven diagnostics, biology we can engineer, and a shift from treating disease to catching it before it starts. Host Isha Joshi talks with the researchers pushing these fields forwa…
Dr. Anne Wylie never planned to fall in love with microbiology, but that unexpected passion led her to create SalivaDirect, the low-cost, saliva-based COVID-19 test that reshaped diagnostic testing during the pandemic. In this episode, she shares her winding path from New Zealand to Amsterdam to Ya…
Today, I speak with Dr. Susan Weiss, the Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a renowned leading expert who has spent the past 40 years of her career studying coronaviruses long before they became widely recognized. Dr. Susan Weiss is …
Today's guest is Dr. Liad Mudrik, a renowned neuroscientist and expert in the study of consciousness and perception. Dr. Mudrik holds two PhDs—one in cognitive neuroscience (TAU & HUJI), and another in philosophy (TAU). The latter was awarded the Robert J. Glushko Prize for outstanding disserta…
Today's guest is Dr. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, a distinguished professor at Duke University with appointments in the departments of philosophy, practical ethics, and neuroscience. He has authored numerous books and research articles, including his most recent work, Moral AI: And How We Get There. …
War creates countless devastating impacts on society, with the environment often being a major yet overlooked victim. Given the various conflicts worldwide, it's crucial to recognize the environmental consequences of armed conflict. Join my guest Jonathan Walsh, a remarkable researcher at The Confl…
Neonatologists play a crucial role in society, providing specialized care to premature babies. Join Patricia McMahon-Haxton, an outstanding neonatology physician assistant, to understand the wonders, hardships, and ethical concerns in the NICU. Let’s understand what the gift of humanity really mean…
CRISPR, a gene editing tool, allows humanity to change the foundational chemical nature of who we are. It could threaten those judged by society to be biologically inferior, or it could fight disease and change lives. How should we utilize this powerful technology?
Grief is a tough and undeniable part of life, creating ripple effects on both individuals and society. Join Jessica Polugruto, a licensed social worker at Peters Place, as we explore how grieving centers help people navigate the journey after experiencing loss.
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