Best Astrocytes Podcasts (2025)

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Exploring the Role of Astrocytes and APOE in Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Alberto Serrano-Pozo 42:41

13d ago42:41

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In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Dr. Alberto Serrano-Pozo, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, staff neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a 2022 Toffler Scholar. Together, they explore Dr. Serrano-Pozo’s pioneering research into the role of glial cells—specifically a…

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Isaacman Nominated as NASA Chief, Picuris Pueblo Confirms Chaco Ancestry, Magnetars Revealed as Gold Source, Study Reveals Astrocytes in Addiction, and more... 11:14

18d ago11:14

11:14

(0:10): Billionaire Jared Isaacman Nominated as NASA Chief, Advocates for Moon and Mars Missions Amid Budget Cuts (2:25): Picuris Pueblo Leads Groundbreaking DNA Study to Confirm Ancestral Links to Chaco Canyon (4:34): Breakthrough Study Reveals Magnetars as Key Source of Gold and Heavy Elements in Universe (6:39): New Study Reveals Astrocytes' Rol…

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Therapy for Diffuse Astrocytic and Oligodendroglial Tumors in Adults: ASCO-SNO Rapid Update 9:22

19d ago9:22

9:22

Dr. Nimish Mohile and Dr. Jaishri Blakeley share the new rapid recommendation update to the therapy for diffuse astrocytic and oligodendroglial tumors in adults guideline. They review the evidence from the INDIGO trial that prompted this update, and how to incorporate the use of vorasidenib into clinical practice. They discuss the importance of mol…

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Stanford Uncovers Orange Cat Fur Secret, Roche's Perjeta Cuts Cancer Death Risk, Antarctica's Glaciers Accelerate, Study Finds Breast Cancer Genes, and more... 10:49

3d ago10:49

10:49

(0:10): Stanford Scientists Uncover Genetic Secret Behind Orange Cat Fur (2:17): Roche's Perjeta Regimen Reduces Death Risk by 17% in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer, APHINITY Study Shows (4:27): Antarctica's Glaciers Accelerate, Sparking Global Sea-Level Rise Concerns (6:33): First African Genome Study Uncovers Breast Cancer Genes in Black South Afric…

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FDA Phasing Out Fluoride Products, Bio-Ink Boosts Coral Restoration, Ancient Sea Moth Fossil Disrupts Evolution Theories, New Antibiotic Fights Superbugs, and more... 11:47

4d ago11:47

11:47

(0:10): FDA to Phase Out Ingestible Fluoride Products, Sparking Debate Over Children's Dental Health (2:12): Breakthrough Bio-Ink SNAP-X Boosts Coral Reef Restoration, Could Combat Climate Change Impact (4:28): New 506-Million-Year-Old 'Sea Moth' Fossil Challenges Early Animal Evolution Theories (6:49): New Antibiotic Discovery: Saarvienin A Fights…

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Cancer Trial Shows 100 Percent Survival, Scientists Solve Water-Wrinkled Fingertips Mystery, MIT Study Reveals Anesthetic Insights, Edible Mycelium Offers Plastic Alternative, and more... 11:07

5d ago11:07

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(0:10): Breakthrough Cancer Trial: 100% Survival with New Olaparib Timing Post-Chemotherapy (2:26): Scientists Uncover Mystery Behind Water-Wrinkled Fingertips, Linking Nerve Function to Grip Enhancement (4:16): MIT Study Unveils How Anesthetics Alter Brain Waves, Offering Safer Surgical Dosing (6:25): Breakthrough: Edible, Tear-Resistant Mycelium …

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Inside the Neurodegeneration Puzzle: A Conversation with Jackson Mace 52:02

6d ago52:02

52:02

In this compelling episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Jackson Mace, a neuroscience PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University and 2023 Toffler Scholar, to explore the cutting-edge research driving our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases—particularly multiple sclerosis (MS). Drawing from personal experience—…

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GLP-1 Drugs Lower Cancer Risk, XPRIZE Launches Healthspan Challenge, NASA Finds Hidden Ocean on Mars, Breakthrough in Amoebiasis Research, and more... 12:45

6d ago12:45

12:45

(0:10): Study Finds GLP-1 Drugs Cut Obesity-Related Cancer Risk, Beyond Weight Loss Benefits (2:36): XPRIZE Launches $81M Challenge to Boost Healthspan by 20 Years for Aging Population (5:09): NASA Unveils Possible Hidden Ocean Beneath Mars' Surface, Reviving Hopes for Extraterrestrial Life (7:24): Breakthrough in Combating Deadly Amoebiasis: Genet…

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Rising Young Adult Cancer Rates, MaaT Pharma's ALS Therapy Shows Promise, EVE-Vax Transforms Vaccine Design, Exploring New Immunity Research, and more... 11:01

7d ago11:01

11:01

(0:10): Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Early-Onset Cancers Among Young Adults, Calls for Urgent Action (2:43): MaaT Pharma's ALS Trial Shows Promise with Safe Microbiome Therapy, Slows Disease Progression (5:13): EVE-Vax Revolutionizes Vaccine Design with Synthetic SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins (7:14): Exploring Innate Immunity: New Collection Focuses …

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Symptom Management for Well-Differentiated Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Guideline 19:20

9d ago19:20

19:20

Dr. Kimberly Perez and Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero discuss the new guideline from ASCO on symptom management for well-differentiated GEP-NETs. They share the latest recommendations on managing symptoms related to hormone excess, including carcinoid syndrome and carcinoid heart disease, managing symptoms of functioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, a…

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MiCO Reveals Marine Migration Patterns, HIV Drugs Show Alzheimer's Promise, AI Designs Synthetic DNA Breakthrough, Study Shows Learning Rewires Brain, and more... 11:31

10d ago11:31

11:31

(0:10): New Interactive Map MiCO Reveals Crucial Marine Migration Patterns for Global Conservation (2:32): HIV Drugs Show Promise in Reducing Alzheimer's Risk, UVA Study Reveals (4:38): Groundbreaking AI Designs Synthetic DNA to Control Gene Expression, Revolutionizing Gene Therapy (6:57): Learning Physically Rewires Brain, Enhancing Neural Communi…

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LICONN Microscopy Revolutionizes Brain Imaging, Foresight AI Transforms NHS Healthcare, Study Uncovers Unexplored Seafloor, Study Debunks New Brunswick Brain Disease, and more... 12:02

11d ago12:02

12:02

(0:10): Revolutionary LICONN Microscopy Breaks Barriers in Brain Tissue Imaging, Boosting Connectomics Research (2:18): AI Model 'Foresight' Revolutionizes NHS with Predictive Healthcare, Tackles Inequality Amid Privacy Concerns (4:44): Study Reveals 99.999% of Deep Seafloor Unexplored, Urges Global Effort Against Mining Risks (7:13): Study Debunks…

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AI Boosts Breast Cancer Detection, AI Reveals Ancient Greek Scroll, SK Life Science Launches PVTX-405, Peptide Treatment Revolutionizes Trauma Care, and more... 11:08

12d ago11:08

11:08

(0:10): AI Enhances Breast Cancer Detection: Study Shows 76% Improvement in Identifying Missed Cases (1:57): AI Unveils Ancient Greek Scroll: Philodemus' 'On Vices' Identified in Herculaneum Discovery (3:55): SK Life Science Labs Unveils PVTX-405: A Game-Changing Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment (6:11): Breakthrough Peptide Treatment Boosts Survi…

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MIT Unveils New TB Diagnostic, New Protein Boosts Metabolism, Generative AI Transforms Mitochondrial Research, Scribe Therapeutics Unveils CRISPR Data, and more... 11:01

13d ago11:01

11:01

(0:10): MIT Unveils Breakthrough TB Diagnostic Method Targeting ManLAM Glycan (2:21): New Protein Discovery Boosts Metabolism, Offers Hope for Obesity Treatment (4:02): Generative AI Revolutionizes Mitochondrial Research, Offering Breakthroughs in Disease Therapy and Synthetic Biology (6:35): Scribe Therapeutics Unveils Pioneering CRISPR Data for D…

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Study Links Phthalates to Heart Disease, Dogs Communicate with Sound Buttons, Alcohol Intake Accelerates Alzheimer's, Yeast on Skin Fights Superbugs, and more... 11:56

14d ago11:56

11:56

(0:10): Study Links Phthalate Exposure to Over 356,000 Global Heart Disease Deaths, Urges Urgent Regulations (2:54): Study Reveals Dogs May Communicate Complex Ideas Using Sound Buttons (5:03): Study Reveals Moderate Alcohol Intake Accelerates Alzheimer's Disease Progression (7:30): Yeast on Skin Fights Superbugs: New Research Unveils Potential Bre…

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Systemic Therapy in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Guideline Update 22:48

16d ago22:48

22:48

Dr. Rohan Garje shares the updated recommendations for the ASCO guideline on systemic therapy for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. He discusses the systemic therapy options for patients based on prior therapy received in the castration-sensitive and non-metastatic castration-resistant settings. He emphasizes personaliz…

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Study Reveals Long COVID Biomarkers, DNA Links Picuris Pueblo to Chaco Canyon, Wearable Tech Detects Heart Attacks, JWST Redefines Cosmic Evolution, and more... 11:12

17d ago11:12

11:12

(0:10): Study Identifies Blood Proteins as Key Biomarkers for Long COVID Diagnosis and Treatment (1:56): DNA Study Confirms Picuris Pueblo's Ancestral Ties to Ancient Chaco Canyon Residents (4:15): Revolutionary Wearable Tech Detects Heart Attacks Faster Than Ever with 92.4% Accuracy (6:11): JWST Captures Distant Galaxies, Redefines Our Understandi…

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Study Links Plastics to Heart Disease, NASA Astronaut Feels Rejuvenated, MaaT034 Achieves Tumor Reduction, Noninvasive Brain-Spine Interface Promises Hope, and more... 11:34

19d ago11:34

11:34

(0:10): Study Links Phthalates in Plastics to 356,000 Global Heart Disease Deaths in 2018 (2:08): NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Feels Decades Younger After Seven-Month ISS Mission (4:18): MaaT034 Shows Promising 83.7% Tumor Reduction in Mice at AACR 2025, Boosts Immunotherapy Outcomes (6:33): Breakthrough Noninvasive Brain-Spine Interface Prom…

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Discovery of Massive Molecular Cloud, AI-Driven Test Transforms Prostate Cancer Detection, Perseverance Discovers Mars Secrets, Korean Scientists Develop Arthritis Test, and more... 11:27

20d ago11:27

11:27

(0:10): Discovery of Eos: Unveiling a Massive Molecular Cloud Near Earth, Revolutionizing Star Formation Studies (2:23): New Urine Test Revolutionizes Prostate Cancer Detection with AI-Driven Biomarkers (4:19): Perseverance Rover Uncovers Mars' Geological Secrets at Witch Hazel Hill (6:19): Revolutionary 10-Minute Test for Arthritis Diagnosis Devel…

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Rewiring the Brain: Non-Invasive Neurotech & the Future of Treatment with Ana Maiques 48:13

20d ago48:13

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In this illuminating episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Ana Maiques, CEO and co-founder of Neuroelectrics, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of non-invasive brain stimulation technology. Together, they explore the intersection of neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and innovation, diving deep into how electric…

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Austria Fights Honey Fraud with DNA Tests, ImmVira Shows Promise Against Brain Cancer, Nanotechnology Targets Breast Cancer, New Blood Test Predicts Heart Disease, and more... 11:43

20d ago11:43

11:43

(0:10): Austria Launches DNA Tests to Combat Honey Fraud Amid Rising EU Adulteration Concerns (2:18): ImmVira's Oncolytic Virus Shows Promise Against Aggressive Brain Cancer in Early Trials (4:21): Revolutionary Nanotechnology Targets Triple-Negative Breast Cancer with Precision, Reducing Side Effects (6:30): New Blood Test Outperforms Cholesterol …

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Breakthrough in Peanut Allergy Treatment, Oldest Hell Ant Fossil Discovered, Yeast Reveals Human Migration Patterns, Study Shows Iceberg Type Shift, and more... 12:02

24d ago12:02

12:02

(0:10): Breakthrough Peanut Allergy Study Shows Promising Desensitization for Adults (2:30): Oldest 'Hell Ant' Fossil Unearthed in Brazil: A 113-Million-Year-Old Evolutionary Marvel (4:37): Baker's Yeast Unveils Human Migration Patterns: A Historical Microbial Journey (6:46): Study Reveals Surprising Shift in Iceberg Types, Raises Sea Level Rise Co…

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Study Reveals Corn Genetics Breakthrough, Catalyst Design Boosts Hydrogen Production, Piperacillin Revolutionizes Lyme Treatment, Study Reveals Tumor Spread Pathway, and more... 10:49

25d ago10:49

10:49

(0:10): Breakthrough Study Reveals Corn Genetics Key to Boosting Crop Resilience and Productivity (1:58): Breakthrough Catalyst Design Enhances Cost-Effective Hydrogen Production via Water Electrolysis (4:10): Breakthrough Lyme Disease Treatment: Piperacillin Offers Effective, Gut-Friendly Alternative to Doxycycline (6:08): Breakthrough Study Unvei…

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Teen Brain Health Boosted by Sleep, MIT Discovers Doomed Exoplanet Tail, Fossil-Free Iron Production Launched, Walking 9000 Steps Cuts Cancer Risk, and more... 10:32

26d ago10:32

10:32

(0:10): Study Reveals Teens' Brain Health Boosted by Just 15 Extra Minutes of Sleep (2:02): Doomed Exoplanet with Remarkable 9-Million-Kilometer Tail Discovered by MIT Researchers (4:35): Revolutionary Fossil-Free Iron Production Unveiled: A Game-Changer for Carbon-Heavy Steel Industry (6:38): Walking 9,000 Steps Daily Cuts Cancer Risk by 26%, New …

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Study Links Autism to Muscular Disorder, Stanford's RARE-seq Revolutionizes Cancer Detection, Carbene Breakthrough in Water, IISc Unveils Battery Tech Advancements, and more... 11:35

27d ago11:35

11:35

(0:10): Study Links Autism and Muscular Disorder: New Genetic Insight Offers Hope for Targeted Therapies (2:44): Stanford's RARE-seq Test Revolutionizes Cancer Detection with Enhanced RNA Sensitivity (4:44): Breakthrough: Stable Carbene Observed in Water for the First Time, Paving Way for Greener Chemistry (6:41): IISc Unveils Revolutionary Battery…

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How Philanthropy is Accelerating Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs with Meg Smith 55:15

27d ago55:15

55:15

In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal is joined by Meg Smith, the Chief Executive Officer of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. They dive deep into the innovative and high-impact research Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is supporting to prevent, slow, and ultimately cure Alzheimer’s disease. Meg shares her fascinating career journey from law and…

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Blood Pressure Control Reduces Dementia Risk, AI Model Diagnoses ADHD Accurately, Discovery Links Autism and Dystrophy, Microplastics Threaten Women's Fertility, and more... 12:31

27d ago12:31

12:31

(0:10): Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Cut Dementia Risk by 15%, Study Finds (2:37): AI Model Achieves 96.9% Accuracy in ADHD Diagnosis via Retinal Imaging (4:57): New Genetic Link Found Between Autism and Myotonic Dystrophy, Paving Way for Precision Therapies (7:21): Microplastics Found in Ovarian Fluid: New Threat to Women's Fertility and H…

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Potential Biosignature on K2-18b Sparks Debate, Metformin Shows Promise Against AML, Breakthrough Reveals Brain Learning Secrets, Revolutionary Paste-Like Battery Emerges, and more... 11:47

1M ago11:47

11:47

(0:10): Potential Biosignature on Distant Planet K2-18b Sparks Debate Among Scientists (2:31): Affordable Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Promise in Preventing Deadly Blood Cancer AML (5:01): Breakthrough Study Unveils Diverse Synaptic Plasticity, Revolutionizing Understanding of Brain Learning and Disorders (7:07): Revolutionary Paste-Like Battery P…

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Juvenile Colossal Squid Captured Live, James Webb Hints at Life, EMA Approves Leqembi for Alzheimer's, Study Traces Earth's Water Origins, and more... 11:43

1M ago11:43

11:43

(0:10): Historic First Footage of Juvenile Colossal Squid Stuns Global Viewers in Live Deep-Sea Dive (2:23): James Webb Telescope Hints at Life on Distant Exoplanet K2-18 b, But Questions Remain (4:55): EMA Approves Leqembi for Early Alzheimer's, Despite Efficacy and Safety Concerns (7:05): Oxford Study Suggests Earth's Water Originated from Enstat…

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17 States to See Auroras, Autism Diagnoses Reach New High, Groundbreaking Trial for Pig Organs, Study Links Sports Bras to Spine Harm, and more... 9:29

1M ago9:29

9:29

(0:10): Northern Lights Alert: 17 U.S. States to Witness Auroras Amid Solar Storm Surge (2:13): U.S. Autism Diagnoses Rise to 1 in 31 Kids: Better Screening, Not Vaccines, Drive Increase (4:19): Groundbreaking Trial to Test Gene-Edited Pig Organs for Human Transplants, Offering New Hope for Liver Failure (5:49): Study Reveals High-Support Sports Br…

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Study Warns of CT Scan Risks, Bonobos Show Language Connection, Revolutionary Brain Map Unveiled, Tolerogenic Cells Prevent Food Allergies, and more... 10:35

1M ago10:35

10:35

(0:10): Study Warns of Cancer Risks from CT Scans, Calls for Safer Radiation Practices (2:33): Bonobos' Complex Calls Suggest Language Links to Human Ancestors, New Study Shows (4:09): Largest Brain Map Created Using Film-Watching Mice, Revolutionizing Neuroscience (6:29): Breakthrough Discovery: Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells Key to Preventing Food A…

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Oxygen and Alzheimer’s: Dr. Nancy Ruiz on the Vascular Connection 41:02

1M ago41:02

41:02

Can oxygen levels in the brain help explain Alzheimer’s disease? In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Dr. Nancy E. Ruiz, a Harvard Medical School research fellow and 2023 Toffler Scholar, to explore a powerful yet underexamined piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle: vascular dysfunction. Dr. Ruiz shares how her ba…

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USC UCLA Study Reveals Gut Brain Link, Urgent Action Needed on Antibiotic Resistance, NHS Fast-Tracks Melanoma Trials, Rice Scientists Achieve Quantum Breakthrough, and more... 12:31

1M ago12:31

12:31

(0:10): USC-UCLA Study Unveils Strong Gut-Brain Link in Autism, Paving Way for New Treatments (2:24): Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Over 3 Million Child Deaths in 2022, Urgent Global Action Needed (4:54): NHS Fast-Tracks Melanoma Patients for Needle-Free Vaccine Trials to Revolutionize Cancer Care (7:19): Rice University Scientists Achieve Decades-…

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Felix Wristband Transforms Tremor Treatment, UCL Develops Accurate Quantum Computer, Nasal Spray Vaccine Fights Bird Flu, Rutgers Develops Real-Time RNA Biosensor, and more... 10:47

1M ago10:47

10:47

(0:10): AI-Powered Felix Wristband Revolutionizes Essential Tremor Treatment, Achieves Breakthrough Results in Landmark Study (2:29): UCL Breakthrough: New Quantum Computer Fabrication Method Achieves 97% Accuracy with Arsenic Atoms (4:42): Breakthrough Nasal Spray Vaccine Offers New Hope Against H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic Threat (6:28): Rutgers Scient…

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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Guideline Update 20:51

1M ago20:51

20:51

Dr. Ko Un “Clara” Park and Dr. Mylin Torres present the latest evidence-based changes to the SLNB in early-stage breast cancer guideline. They discuss the practice-changing trials that led to the updated recommendations and topics such as when SLNB can be omitted, when ALND is indicated, radiation and systemic treatment decisions after SLNB omissio…

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Scientists Map Mouse Brain Neurons, GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk, 3D Scan Reveals Titanic Secrets, Daytime Eating May Protect Workers, and more... 10:58

1M ago10:58

10:58

Unveiling the Mouse Brain: Scientists Map 84,000 Neurons in Breakthrough Study Study Finds GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Lower Dementia Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients 3D Titanic Scan Unveils Engineers' Heroism and New Insights Into Historic Sinking Daytime Eating May Shield Shift Workers from Heart Risks, Study Finds Revolutionary Glycan Blood Tes…

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Maternal Diabetes Raises Autism Risk, Postmenopausal Women Face Liver Disease, Study Links Additives to Diabetes Risk, Opus Genetics Achieves Gene Therapy Breakthrough, and more... 11:54

1M ago11:54

11:54

(0:10): Study Links Maternal Diabetes to Higher Risk of Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children (2:31): Rising Liver Disease in Postmenopausal Women: Unraveling the Role of Hormones and Lifestyle (4:56): Study Links Common Food Additives to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk, FDA to Review Safety Rules (7:04): Opus Genetics Reports Br…

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CHOIR Transforms Disease Research, ASU VR Labs Enhance STEM Education, Study Uncovers Parkinsons Diagnostic Instability, Cold Water Therapy for PTSD, and more... 11:21

1M ago11:21

11:21

(0:10): New Tool CHOIR Revolutionizes Disease Research with Superior Single-Cell Analysis Capabilities (2:36): ASU VR Labs Boost STEM Grades and Retention, Expanding to Schools Nationwide (4:59): Study Reveals 17.7% Diagnostic Instability in Parkinson's, Urges Improved Accuracy Measures (6:50): Cold Water Therapy: Pioneering Study Explores New PTSD…

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Innovation in Biotech & Leadership with Catharine Smith 55:20

1M ago55:20

55:20

In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Catharine Smith, Executive Director of the Termeer Foundation, to explore innovation in the biotech industry and the evolving role of leadership. They dive into how biotech leaders are shaping the future of healthcare, supporting emerging companies, and addressing rare di…

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NIH Shrinks Tumors with Immunotherapy, ADHD Medications Show Benefits Over Risks, Scientists Decode E. coli Toxin, Study Urges Climate Model Overhaul, and more... 11:25

1M ago11:25

11:25

NIH Breakthrough: Personalized Immunotherapy Shrinks Tumors in GI Cancer Patients Amid Staffing Challenges Study Finds ADHD Medications' Benefits Outweigh Cardiovascular Risks Amid Rising Prescriptions Scientists Decode E. coli's Deadly Toxin, Paving Way for Targeted Treatments Amid Antibiotic Resistance Study Reveals Aerosols' Cooling Effect on Cl…

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Alexander Disease Research Update – Episode #26: Changes in gene expression and cognitive function in the rat model 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

Albee Messing, Tracy Hagemann, and Rob Berman discuss the following recent publication: [02:01] GFAP mutation and astrocyte dysfunction lead to a neurodegenerative profile with impaired synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in a rat model of Alexander disease eNeuro (in press) [full text] Send your questions and feedback to: [email protected] …

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Bonobo Dictionary Reveals Language Depth, Lunar Moonglass Powers Moon Missions, New DNA Aptamers Target Leukemia, Perseverance Captures Martian Duel, and more... 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

(0:10): Bonobo 'Dictionary' Reveals Surprising Language Complexity, Challenging Human Language Exclusivity (2:12): Lunar Moonglass Solar Cells: Revolutionizing Energy for Future Moon Missions (4:19): Breakthrough DNA Aptamers Target Leukemia Stem Cells, Boosting Treatment Success and Reducing Relapse (6:22): NASA's Perseverance Captures Rare Martia…

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Rice-Sized Pacemaker Transforms Heart Surgery, Scientists Sue NIH Over Cuts, Ancient DNA Reveals Green Sahara's Impact, Pompeii Uncovers Priestess Sculpture, and more... 11:56

2M ago11:56

11:56

(0:10): Revolutionary Rice-Sized Pacemaker Promises Safer Heart Surgery for Newborns (1:56): Scientists Sue NIH Over $2.4 Billion Cuts, Claim Political Motives Threaten Medical Research (4:40): Ancient DNA Unveils Green Sahara's Role in North African Ancestry and Cultural Evolution (7:25): Monumental Tomb Unearthed in Pompeii Reveals 2,000-Year-Old…

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Iceland Declares Volcanic Emergency, Penn State Student Wins $60K Fellowship, Quina Scrapers Discovered in China, PFAS Chemicals Found in NC Dust, and more... 10:51

2M ago10:51

10:51

(0:10): Iceland Declares Emergency as Volcanic Eruption Threatens Grindavík and Blue Lagoon (1:49): Penn State Doctoral Student Awarded $60K Fellowship for Innovative Brain Injury Imaging Research (4:16): Discovery of Quina Scrapers in China Challenges Middle Paleolithic Tool Assumptions (6:09): Toxic PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Dust Near NC …

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Exploring the Future of Science Policy with Dr. Carrie Wolinetz 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal welcomes Dr. Carrie Wolinetz, a leading science and health policy expert. With an extensive background, including roles at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Wolinetz shares her insights on the evolving landscape of m…

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TWiN 59: AI co-scientist 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Tim explains AI co-scientist, a tool released by Google, which it hopes to help scientists generate hypotheses and research proposals, and to accelerate the speed of scientific and biomedical discoveries. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Tim Cheung, and Vivianne Morrison Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS Links for this episode Microb…

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Arctic Sea Ice Loss Threatens Circulation, Brazil Germany Team Unlocks Plant Powers, Study Finds Low Oxygen Benefits Trauma Patients, Quina Scrapers Discovered in China, and more... 10:51

2M ago10:51

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(0:10): Arctic Sea Ice Loss Threatens Critical Ocean Circulation, Warns New Study (2:14): Breakthrough: Brazil-Germany Team Unlocks Disease-Fighting Powers of Plant-Based Compounds (4:38): Study Reveals Lower Oxygen Levels Benefit Trauma Patients, Paves Way for New Guidelines and Innovations (6:46): Discovery of Quina Scrapers in China Challenges M…

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Oceananigansjl Transforms Climate Science, EMA Rejects Alzheimer's Drug Donanemab, Hospital Wastewater Breeds Superbugs, HEPS Nears Completion in China, and more... 10:16

2M ago10:16

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(0:10): Oceananigans.jl: Revolutionizing Climate Science with High-Resolution Ocean Simulations (2:30): EMA Rejects Alzheimer's Drug Donanemab Over Safety Concerns, Despite Global Approvals (4:56): Hospital Wastewater: A Hidden Breeding Ground for Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs (7:15): World's Brightest X-ray Source, HEPS, Nears Completion in China…

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Study Reveals Elephant Movement Secrets, CDC Warns of Drug-Resistant Fungus, Tiny Robot Detects Bowel Cancer, 3D DNA Mapping Revolutionizes Research, and more... 11:25

2M ago11:25

11:25

(0:10): 22-Year Study Reveals Elephant Movement Secrets, Aiding Conservation Amid Climate Change Challenges (2:30): Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida Auris Spikes in U.S. Hospitals, CDC Warns (4:37): Revolutionary Tiny Robot Offers Non-Invasive Bowel Cancer Detection with 3D Scans (6:51): Revolutionary 3D DNA Mapping Unveiled: Transforming Genet…

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Gaia Ends Milky Way Mapping, New Antibiotic Lariocidin Discovered, Mars Missions Warn of Toxic Dust, Ancient Wasp Found with Trapping Abdomen, and more... 11:28

2M ago11:28

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(0:10): ESA's Gaia Spacecraft to End Milky Way Mapping Mission in 2025 After Historic Achievements (2:06): Breakthrough Antibiotic 'Lariocidin' Discovered: A New Hope Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria (4:31): Mars Missions Face Health Risks from Toxic Dust: Experts Urge Precautions for Astronauts (6:39): Ancient Wasp Discovered with Venus Flytrap-Lik…

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