Episode 361. Topic: The dodo. Theme: Extinct animals. Are extinction rates high now? What happened to the dodo bird? Were they stupid or tragic? When did they go extinct and who is to blame?

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Episode 360. Topic: The woolly mammoth. Theme: Extinct animals. How did the woolly mammoth evolve? How are they related to modern elephants? Did humans coexist with the woolly mammoth? When and why did they go extinct?

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Episode 359. Investigating myself. Topic: Lynch syndrome. What is lynch syndrome and what does it lead to? What causes it and how is it inherited? Do I have it?

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Methodology notes:
Variants in genes associated for Lynch syndrome were assessed for ClinVar status. All were benign. No other functional mutations in Lynch syndrome genes were identified. 

Episode 358. Topic: Vasectomies. Theme: Birth control. How common are vasectomies? How effective are they? How do they work? Can they be reversed?

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Episode 357 Topic: Tubal ligation. Theme: Birth control. What is the most common form of birth control? Why is it tubal ligation? How does this procedure prevent pregnancy? Is it reversible?

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Episode 356. Topic: The pill. Theme: Birth control. How do female hormones control ovulation? How do hormonal contraceptives work at preventing pregnancy? What does birth control use look like today? How effective is it?

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Episode 355. Topic: Condoms.  Theme: Birth control. How old are condoms? Who first described them and what was their original purpose? How did condom use increase? How effective are they?

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Episode 354. Topic: Fertility awareness. Theme: Birth control. How can someone prevent pregnancy by knowing when they ovulate? How effective is this method? What can go wrong?

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Episode 353. Topic: Sovaldi. Theme: Prescriptions. What is hepatitis? What causes it? How was the virus hepatitis C discovered and how can it damage the liver? Are there treatments or cures available?

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Episode 352. Topic: Humira. Theme: Prescriptions. What causes autoimmune disorders? How many are there? How were they original treated? How can adalimumab (Humira) treat autoimmune disorders? How much does this drug cost? Are there side effects?

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