Description: This podcast covers several new topics, including celebrities who are convinced the earth is flat, the growing threat that is Zika virus, and how HIV is eluding CRISPR treatments. We examine increasing cases of diabetes and how finding the "secret sauce" for beta cells might fight this trend. And, we talk about Sean Parker’s new $250 million grant to establish the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.





 Sean Parker sets up $250 million cancer immunotherapy collaboration


 Celebrities think the earth is flat


 Zika virus confirmed to be linked with microcephaly


 Scientists find “secret sauce” for beta cells


 Diabetes cases have quadrupled in the last 3 decades


 HIV escapes CRISPR


 13 people immune to genetic disease


 


 Keywords: Zika virus, HIV, CRISPR, flat earth, tila tequila, B.o.B, Neil deGrasse Tyson, diabetes, beta cells, babies, microcephaly, Sean Parker, cancer, immunotherapy, insulin







Sean Parker’s Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, A Flat Earth, and Zika Virus

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In this latest podcast, we tackle the resurgence of Measles, vaccinations, and common anti-vaccination myths!Note regarding our talk on the polio vaccine: Following its mass production in 1955, certain pharmaceutical companies failed to properly inactivate the Salk vaccine, leading to over 250 reported cases of paralysis. Salk’s inactivated polio vaccine was the first developed, followed by the oral polio vaccine (OPV). OPV remained in use in the US until 1999 where it was replaced with an inactivated, injectable vaccine. However, OPV is still used in other countries around the world. Topics  Common vaccination myths WHO's ten threats to global health in 2019 Teen secretly gets vaccinated, speaks to Senate Unvaccinated teen sues school for limiting his activity Facebook to ban anti-vaxx ads in new push against 'vaccine hoaxes' Measles returns to Costa Rica thanks to unvaccinated family Anti-Vaxx mom asks how she can protect her 3 year old from Measles outbreak Study on 657,461 children finds no link between autism and vaccines   Keywords: vaccines, measles, immunology, anti-vaxxers, autism, Andrew Wakefield, myths, science, Ethan Lindenberger, kale, global health, chickenpox

Anti-Vaxxers and the Quest for Measles

In our return to the podcast, we discuss the first immortal cell line, HeLa cells, and the controversial circumstances of how they were obtained from Henrietta Lacks. Topics  The Controversy Over HeLa Cells The Henrietta Lacks Foundation The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks (Johns Hopkins Medicine) Johns Hopkins to name research building after Henrietta Lacks  Moore v. Regents of the University of California Dat Tran and Lick-A-Bubble Harry Potter Spoilers (15:32-15:50)  Keywords: Henrietta Lacks, podcast, HeLa cells, cell line, telomeres, telomerase, polio, senescence, Helen Lane, cancer, Johns Hopkins, George Otto Gey, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot, John Moore, David Golde

The Story of Henrietta Lacks

Check out our new podcast to learn about fast-travel for cells in the skull, gut bacteria influence on the body, and whether we’re starting a fantasy scientist draft league!  Topics  Microtunnels in the Skull (2:11-10:04) Russia Is Opening A "Jurassic Park-Style" Research Lab (10:05-19:45) The Fantasy Scientist Draft (22:05-26:25) Gut Bacteria, Bullying, Junk Food, and You! (26:26-42:20) God of War Shout-out (46:52) Successful Placebo Pills (47:48-52:20)  Keywords: Immunology, podcast, brain, skull, marrow, microtunnels, extinction, Jurassic park, dodo, wooly mammoth, dna, fantasy football, microbiota, gut bacteria, memory, bullying, junk food, diet, psychobiotics, elderberries, Placebo Effect, honest placebo, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease

Skull Microtunnels, Gut Bacteria, and Fantasy Scientist Drafts

In our newest podcast, we talk about autoimmune diseases linked to the Kissing Disease, concerns over the emerging Nipah Virus, and how fetal immunity may be causing babies to be born early. Topics  Epstein-Barr Virus and Autoimmunity (2:20-12:00) Nipah Virus Outbreaks (12:01-20:35) Bacteria Coats itself with IgA for Protection (23:23-32:23) Out of Whack Fetal Immune Systems Prompt Preterm Labor (35:45-43:33)   Keywords: autoimmunity, kissing disease, mononucleosis, Nipah Virus, herpes, Epstein-barr virus, cancer, bats, reservoir, Bacteroides fragilis, IgA, gut, mucosa, bacteria, pregnancy, premature birth, fetal immunity, preterm

Kissing Disease Autoimmunity, Nipah Virus, and Premature Births

In our new podcast, we look at the science behind popular video game franchises like Resident Evil, Final Fantasy VII, and The Last of Us! Topics  Final Fantasy VII (Podcast from 2:35-14:20) Resident Evil (Podcast from 14:20-26:50) The Last of Us (Podcast from 31:50 to 44:00; Spoilers from 41:20 to 42:18) Viruses in the Resident Evil Series The Last of Us Part II Stages of Infection in the Last of Us Cordyceps: Attack of the Killer Fungi-Planet Earth with David Attenborough  Intro music “The Pirate and the Dancer” by artist Rolemusic at the Free Music Archive.   Keywords: video games, science, podcast, resident evil, final fantasy VII, Jenova, CRISPR, gene splicing, Sephiroth, virus, T-virus, mitochondria, retrovirus, reverse transcriptase, Ebola, Atari, playstation, The Last of Us, Cordyceps, fungus

Sean Parker’s Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, A Flat Earth, and Zika Virus

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