Straight to the Brain

Straight to the Brain

By Xavier Fajardo and Mia RamosScience
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Straight to the Brain episodes

  • Straight to "Vampirism"

    In this episode we talk about vampiric lore, and the scientific misconceptions that helped create it.  We will touch on human decomposition, the bubonic plague, and consumption (TB).  Happy Halloween! 

    1 hr 24 min
  • Straight to Human Blood

    In this episode we talk about human blood, specifically red blood cells. We discuss old interpretations of blood, what blood is, what blood does, transfusions, and blood types. 

    2 hr 9 min
  • Straight to Electricity: Part 1

    In part one of electricity we explain what electricity actually is, the difference between current and static electricity, as well as touch on Ohm’s law.

    In part two, we will discuss the current war between Tesla and Edison, and explain how electricity gets to your wall outlets. Thank you for your support!

    1 hr 8 min
  • Straight to the Hosts

    In this episode, we just shoot the sh*t and talk about ourselves. Crack a beer with us (if you're of age), and learn a little bit about the people trying to teach you science. Up top we will explain why this is not the electricity episode, but rest assured, we will be dropping that episode next week. Thank you for your patience and support! 

    1 hr 11 min
  • Straight to Nuclear Fission

    In this episode, we explore the science and history behind nuclear fission. Starting from it’s discovery, to it’s first implementation as a weapon, and finally, how it is used today to produce electricity.

    1 hr 43 min
  • Straight to Innate Immunity: Part 3

    This is part 3 of the innate immune system. I promise, we’re about to wrap it up on innate immunity. In this episode, we focus on the inflammatory process in response to a bacterial pathogen. Thank you for your support! 

    41 min
  • Straight to Innate Immunity: Part 1

    This is part 1 of the innate immune system. In this episode, we explain what a pathogen is, the immunological components of our skin and mucus membranes, and the complement system. Check out our website!

    1 hr 22 min

About Straight to the Brain

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This is a science podcast hosted by Xavier Fajardo and Mia Ramos. Together, they attempt to make scientific topics more digestible for the masses. (Explicit language used)