The Sparrow Sessions

Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we talk about the potential use of CAR-T cells against solid tumors in future therapies.

Why are solid tumors trickier to tackle than blood cancers? How are scientists trying to ensure that CAR-T cells can wipe out blood cancers and solid tumors alike? Tune in and learn more about next-generation CAR-T cells that provide hope in the fight against solid tumors.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we talk about which foods we should eat to take the stress off the environment. 

What are those “novel foods” and how would they solve all this? What do we have to worry about besides greenhouse gases? Tune in and learn how changing our eating habits can help the environment and slow down global warming.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we continue our 'Immunity vs. Cancer' series and talk about CAR-T cell therapies.

What might be stopping killer T cells from being superheroes? What's an example of successful CAR-T cell therapy? Tune in and learn how scientists are turning T-cells into enhanced cancer-killing machines–AKA CAR-T cells.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we will talk about elective egg-freezing and achieving a well-informed decision to that. 

What is own-egg freezing? Why do women choose to freeze their eggs? What do I have to evaluate?

Tune in and learn more about the reasons why women opt-in for own-egg freezing and how they come to that decision.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we will talk about how researchers have gotten a step closer to cracking the enigma of schizophrenia’s genetic drivers.

What were the researchers looking for in the current study? What’s the burden of schizophrenia? Tune in and learn more about how scientists were able to pinpoint specific genes and the biological functions they support that are linked to schizophrenia.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we continue our chat about cancer immune checkpoint therapies–which help our immune system attack cancer.

Why do they work for some patients and not others? How many mutations does cancer need to have for it to respond well to ICI? Tune in and learn more about the quest for discrete biological features (AKA biomarkers) that indicate positive treatment outcomes in patients. treatments.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we talk about how global warming makes birds nest sooner.

How are CO2 levels linked to birds' nesting times? And what do carbon dioxide levels tell us? Tune in and learn why bird eggs in museum collections provide valuable information for climate research.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we talk about the role of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer immunotherapies

What are checkpoint inhibitors? And why do checkpoint molecules exist if they can promote cancer? Tune in and learn how this relates to cancer treatments.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we will talk about egg sharing and how the practice affects the chances of live birth.

Are there any concerns with the egg sharing process specifically? And is it costly?

Tune in and learn more about the new study that has some reassuring results for egg sharing.

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Sparrow connects the curious public with the latest science that empowers them to make informed decisions. Our experts turn scientific research into short summaries called Science Digests.

In today's Audio Digest, we talk about the link between celebrity worship, cognitive ability, and mental health.

How strong is the link between celebrity worship and cognitive performance? Should I worry about that?

Tune in and learn more about the association between celebrity worship and poorer psychological outcomes.

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