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Doping, Asthma Medications, Genetic Technology...A Scientific Exploration Behind Olympic Drug Testing


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In this episode, we delve into the topic of banned substances in the Olympics, including high-profile issues such as doping, growth hormones, testosterone, and β2-agonists. We'll also discuss some of the most sensational doping scandals in sports history and explore the different types of doping and their complex effects on the human body. Additionally, we'll examine the connection between doping and asthma medications, which has sparked much debate online, introduce cutting-edge gene doping technology, and discuss the challenges of doping detection.


「You will hear」

02:46 The history of doping development and its early use in sports events

07:32 The use of hormone drugs and the controversy surrounding transgender athletes

16:04 The EPO doping scandal involving Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong

27:27 The abuse of growth hormones as a banned substance

35:52 Are asthma medications a cover-up in competitions?

41:13 The differences between in-competition and out-of-competition testing 45:06 The principles and detection of new gene doping

51:02 The participation of Stanford athletes in the Olympics


「Hosts」

Dr. Janice graduated from Stanford University and has nearly 15 years of experience studying and working in the United States. She has achieved remarkable academic success, publishing numerous top-tier research papers and holding multiple international patents. Driven by her passion for biotechnology, Dr. Janice founded N1 Life in Silicon Valley. This innovative company focuses on developing cutting-edge drug delivery technologies, cleverly integrating the latest molecular and computational techniques to design and create new drug delivery systems, with the goal of empowering the entire drug development industry.


David's journey spans over thirty countries across Europe, the Americas, and Australia, where he has accumulated extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurial wisdom on the global stage. He previously served as a trailblazer at tech giant Apple, leading multiple overseas ventures and even mastering the art of professional poker, becoming a sharp observer of human nature. Now, as an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) expert, David is dedicated to crafting sustainable development strategies within the global business landscape. He brings a wealth of international experience, seasoned entrepreneurial insights, and a keen understanding of market dynamics to our podcast, offering listeners valuable perspectives on global market trends, cross-border entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the future of ESG.


「Music」

《Imagine》by John Lennon


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