Best Pediapod Podcasts (2025)

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Where, what and how? Phylogeography of American snakes 19:09

3d ago19:09

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Frank Burbrink and Ed Myers talk about their recent work on American Racers. Spatial patterns, hybridisation and why the shapes of evolutionary trees might be more complex than we thought.By Springer Nature

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White-beaked dolphin conservation genetics 17:10

1M ago17:10

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Continuing the recent theme of conservation genetics, we return to the sea with Marc Gose and Rob Ogden. They discuss their work on the white-beaked dolphin, and the importance of international collaboration to manage populations that span borders.By Springer Nature

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Rapid and sustained antidepressant effects of vaporized N,N-dimethyltryptamine: a phase 2a clinical trial in treatment-resistant depression 9:52

1M ago9:52

9:52

Draulio Araujo, professor at the Brain Institute in the University of Rio Grande Norte in Natal, Brazil, has been studying ayahuasca for more than 20 years. It’s a psychedelic plant used in rituals in South America that has also been researched for its potential to treat depression. The effects of ayahuasca can last for hours and also lead to side …

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April 2025: Senior Investigator: Conversation with Avroy Fanaroff 16:01

1M ago16:01

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This episode features a conversation with Senior Investigator Avroy Fanaroff, Emeritus Professor at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, who has had a long and impactful career in neonatology.By Springer Nature

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April 2025: Senior Investigator: Conversation with Avroy Fanaroff 16:01

1M ago16:01

16:01

This episode features a conversation with Senior Investigator Avroy Fanaroff, Emeritus Professor at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, who has had a long and impactful career in neonatology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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March 2025: What's hot in pediatric sepsis? 15:44

2M ago15:44

15:44

Listen to March's Pediapod episode: What's hot in pediatric sepsis research, with Sarah Kandil and Eleanor Molloy.By Springer Nature

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March 2025: What's hot in pediatric sepsis? 15:44

2M ago15:44

15:44

Listen to March's Pediapod episode: What's hot in pediatric sepsis research, with Sarah Kandil and Eleanor Molloy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Golden bandicoot and Australian conservation genomics 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

Best student paper of 2024 winner Kate Rick, along with Brenton Von Takach and Kym Ottewell, discuss the use of genomics in Australian conservation efforts, and their study on the golden bandicoot.By Springer Nature

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Endocannabinoid contributions to the perception of socially relevant, affective touch in humans 9:13

3M ago9:13

9:13

New drugs that target the endocannabinoid system are being proposed for disorders that are usually characterized by the dysregulation of social processing, like social anxiety disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Researchers have been trying to understand the mechanisms for how these drugs work. Leah Mayo is assistant professor at the University …

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Population dynamics of Atlantic orcas 24:21

3M ago24:21

24:21

Chérine Baumgartner and Andy Foote discuss working with orcas and their recent paper on diet and population dynamics in North Atlantic killer whalesBy Springer Nature

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What's hot in pediatric microbiome research? 14:58

3M ago14:58

14:58

Listen to January's Pediapod episode: What's hot in pediatric microbiome research, with Namasivayam Ambalavanan.By Springer Nature

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What's Hot in Pediatric Oncology? 13:58

3M ago13:58

13:58

Listen to November's Pediapod episode: What's hot in Pediatric Oncology? with Jeffrey DomeBy Springer Nature

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Conversation With Senior Investigator Karin Nelson. 10:51

3M ago10:51

10:51

Listen to January's Pediapod episode: Conversation With Senior Investigator Karin Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Conversation With Senior Investigator Karin Nelson 10:51

3M ago10:51

10:51

Listen to January's Pediapod episode: Conversation With Senior Investigator Karin NelsonBy Springer Nature

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December 2024: What's hot in pediatric microbiome research? 14:58

4M ago14:58

14:58

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Popgroup 2025, with Katja Guschanski 20:49

4M ago20:49

20:49

Katja Guschanski discusses working with mammal evolution, museomics and her plenary talk at Popgroup 2025By Springer Nature

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Sex differences in sensitivity to dopamine receptor manipulations of risk-based decision making 9:46

4M ago9:46

9:46

The scientific literature has shown that females demonstrate more aversion to risk-taking than males. Studies have also demonstrated that the basal lateral amygdala, or BLA, is a critical hub for processing risk and reward information. And yet further research has shown that activity in the amygdala differs between males and females, and that the e…

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Meet the editors: Bastiaan Star 25:35

5M ago25:35

25:35

Meet Heredity editor Bastiaan Star (University of Oslo), we talk about his work with ancient fish DNA and why he enjoys working with Heredity.By Springer Nature

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November 2024: What's hot in Pediatric Oncology? 13:58

5M ago13:58

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Listen to November's Pediapod episode: What's hot in Pediatric Oncology? with Jeffrey Dome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode #2: The Benefits and Challenges 16:58

5M ago16:58

16:58

In this second episode, Dr. Niklas Lidströmer, co-editor of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, discusses the benefits and challenges of AI in medicine. First, Niklas digs into how AIM allows for a progressiveness that could leave non-AI inclusive doctors behind. He also touches on the process of creating standardized, global practices for medical…

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Episode #4 - Trends And Looking Ahead 15:48

5M ago15:48

15:48

In the final episode of this series, Dr. Niklas Lidströmer, co-editor of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, looks at future trends of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM). Niklas covers major innovations ahead and their potential impacts on treatment and the patient and doctor relationship. In addition, he discusses the current global applic…

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Episode #3 - Safety, Privacy, And Bias 17:58

5M ago17:58

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In this third episode, Dr. Niklas Lidströmer, co-editor of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, tackles the complexities of ethics in AIM. He first discusses issues of safety and privacy when handling sensitive medical data, highlighting solutions like encryption, decentralized storage, and sharing algorithms rather than raw data. Next, Niklas addr…

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Episode #1 - Introductions and AI Scene-Setting 20:46

6M ago20:46

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In this first episode, Niklas introduces his research and the inspiration behind his co-edited title Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, one of the first references works available on AIM. In addition, he provides an overview on how artificial intelligence is currently being used in medicine, and how AI can impact librarianship, such as in adminis…

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Episode #4 Unpacking Earth Sciences And The “Natural” World 11:05

6M ago11:05

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Human activity has undoubtedly impacted our planet’s systems. With deforestation, air pollution, and plastic waste, can we still call the natural sciences “natural”? Or have humans changed the planet so much that the “natural” and “human” worlds are now indistinguishable? Could seeing ourselves as part of the earth’s systems help bring more urgency…

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From dish to big data, neuronal regeneration in mice 25:31

6M ago25:31

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Genomics is about patterns, but finding them, or even knowing what to look for, is difficult. In this episode we talk to Noah Simon about the clever approaches he took to investigating the genomics of neuronal regeneration in mice.By Springer Nature

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Episode #3 What Difference Can One Person Really Make? 16:10

6M ago16:10

16:10

In this four-part series, Bob discusses breaking down the complexity of sustainable living, the pitfalls of greenwashing, and why sustainability should be treated as a “no judgement zone.” In addition, Bob tackles complicated issues like corporate lobbying power and how income and race are inextricably linked to environmental policies.From metal st…

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Episode 3: Putting Ideas Into Practice 18:30

6M ago18:30

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The forthcoming Nature Mental Health aims to build DEI principles into its editorial approach, thereby underpinning mental health as a human right. However, bringing these goals to fruition requires intentionality through inclusive initiatives and equitable publication practices—such as, global partnerships, lived experience advisory boards, and co…

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NPP November 2024: Biomarker development for menstrual Cycle affective change: the need for greater temporal, mechanistic, and phenotypic specificity 9:39

6M ago9:39

9:39

The menstrual cycle is known to affect things like mood and changes in pain. But there can also be symptoms that have a serious impact on a person’s function, ability to work, ability to maintain friendships and romantic relationships. This is a rare condition known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. But it’s not the only psychiatric condition tha…

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Episode 4: The Publishing Landscape And Mental Health As A “Last Frontier” 16:13

6M ago16:13

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In the final episode of this four-part series, Dr. Rebecca “Bek” Cooney, Chief Editor of Nature Mental Health, discusses the current publishing landscape and future of mental health research. She explores the balance between open access and subscription models through an equity lens, highlighting the importance of author-first and choice-driven per…

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Episode 1: The Editorial Approach and Planning for the Launch 16:15

6M ago16:15

16:15

In this first episode, Bek walks through her own editorial background and research interests in psychology. She explains what attracted her to the Chief Editor position and her hopes for the journal to expand upon traditional research in the field. Further, she provides an overview of Nature Mental Health’s inclusive editorial approach and the curr…

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Episode 2: Equity in Mental Health 16:25

6M ago16:25

16:25

While outlining the forthcoming journal Nature Mental Health, the editorial team wanted to build equity, awareness, and transparency into its framework. As Chief Editor Dr. Rebecca “Bek” Cooney notes, the journal’s scope underpins mental health as a human right in order to spotlight the lack of understanding and structural support for mental health…

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Biomarker development for menstrual Cycle affective change 9:39

6M ago9:39

9:39

The menstrual cycle is known to affect things like mood and changes in pain. But there can also be symptoms that have a serious impact on a person’s function, ability to work, ability to maintain friendships and romantic relationships. This is a rare condition known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. But it’s not the only psychiatric condition tha…

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Senior Investigator: Conversation with Michael DeBaun 16:56

7M ago16:56

16:56

This episode features a conversation with Senior Investigator Michael DeBaun, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who has had a long career investigating the causes of and treatments for sickle cell anemia, and advocating for children and adults with this condition across the globe. You can access his Vande…

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Senior Investigator: Conversation with Michael DeBaun 16:56

7M ago16:56

16:56

This episode features a conversation with Senior Investigator Michael DeBaun, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who has had a long career investigating the causes of and treatments for sickle cell anemia, and advocating for children and adults with this condition across the globe. You can access his Vande…

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The violet carpenter bee & the European Reference Genome Atlas 25:57

7M ago25:57

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DNA sequence data promises to enable the study of biodiversity and its response to threats. However, much of this potential depends upon the availability of reference genomes. We hear about the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) from its Chairperson, Rob Waterhouse (Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics). We also hear from ERGA member Will Nash (Ea…

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Collection on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 17:29

8M ago17:29

17:29

In this episode, Geoff Marsh speaks to Dr. Stephanie Ford about our Collection on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.Access the full collection here: https://www.nature.com/collections/fccidiefbiBy Springer Nature

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Collection on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 17:29

8M ago17:29

17:29

In this episode, Geoff Marsh speaks to Dr. Stephanie Ford about our Collection on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Read the collection here: https://www.nature.com/collections/fccidiefbi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What do editors do? 15:17

8M ago15:17

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Even non-academics hear a lot these days about the peer review process, but how does this work behind the scenes? In this episode we meet another new associate editor, Sebastian Ramos Onsins. We also find out what editors do at the journal from Co-editor-in-chief Sara Goodacre and editorial assistant Sandra Huettenbuegel.…

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August/Senior Investigator: Conversation with Tina Cheng 12:45

9M ago12:45

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This episode features a conversation with Senior Investigator Tina Cheng, who has held several leadership positions over her career, including her current roles as Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, and Director of the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation. Her clinical work and research work have had a long and lasting impact…

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August/Senior Investigator: Conversation with Tina Cheng 12:45

9M ago12:45

12:45

This episode features a conversation with Senior Investigator Tina Cheng, who has held several leadership positions over her career, including her current roles as Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, and Director of the Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation. Her clinical work and research work have had a long and lasting impact…

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Genetic simulations with SLiM 21:52

9M ago21:52

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The use of genetic simulations is gaining popularity. In this episode we learn about SLiM (https://messerlab.org/slim/), one of the most popular software packages, from one of its creators - Ben Haller.By Springer Nature

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GWAS of coffee intake uncover cohort-specific genetic associations 9:39

9M ago9:39

9:39

Researchers are interested in understanding the biology of why some people are more likely to overconsume substances. Some substances are difficult to study—people might not admit to illegal substance abuse or to how much alcohol they drink. But Americans are more likely to accurately recall and share how much coffee they drink—which is related to …

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What's hot in stem cells and regenerative biology? 13:23

10M ago13:23

13:23

Listen to July's Pediapod episode: What's hot in stem cells and regenerative biology? with Atul Malhotra.By Springer Nature

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What's hot in stem cells and regenerative biology? 13:23

10M ago13:23

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Listen to July's Pediapod episode: What's hot in stem cells and regenerative biology? with Atul Malhotra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New associate editor: Diala Abu Awad 12:57

10M ago12:57

12:57

Down in the engine room of a scientific journal are its associate editors, they arbitrate the peer-review process and make the whole system run. Heredity's newest editor is Diala Abu Awad, in this episode we find out a bit about her and her work.By Springer Nature

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June/Senior Investigator: Conversation with Richard Jackson 14:07

11M ago14:07

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This month features a conversation with Senior Investigator, Professor Richard Jackson, who’s had an extensive career in Public Health. Now Professor Emeritus at the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, Richard has served in many leadership positions including nine years as Director of the CDC's National Ce…

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