The Beaker Report is back from the holidays with another great episode. With Caleb out of town, Steve had to bring on a guest. This week Ryan Rakoczy joins Steve to talk about his research and what he does as a Ph.D. student at Wright State University. Ryan works in a respiratory physiology lab where he studies the control of breathing. He studies small structures in the neck called carotid bodies. These structures sense changes in blood oxygen, pressure, and carbon dioxide which aids in the control of breathing. This episode is filled with random science tidbits and helpful information on how to get ahead of the game for those interested in working in a science related field one day. But don't worry, Steve and Ryan had plenty to drink during the course of this episode so it takes some pretty interesting and funny turns along the way. Take a listen!

Show music: The Black Crowes - Kickin' My Heart Around