Finding Genius Podcast
Episodes
From Fly to Host: Understanding Parasitic Life—Dr. Richard McCulloch—University of Glasgow
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of research being done on the human genome, but less so on the genome of parasites. For a number of reasons, including their surprising ...
Functional Fungi – Nicole Hynson, Associate Professor, Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – Fungi, Plants, and their Symbiotic Relationships
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Hynson, Associate Professor, Pacific Biosciences Research Center, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, delivers an impressive overview of the ...
Insight from an Expert on the Bugs in Your Gut—Dr. Samantha Nazareth—A Clinical Internist and Gastroenterologist
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As both a gastroenterologist and internist, Dr. Samantha Nazareth has become an expert and go-to resource for anything that has to do with our gut and...
Unearthing New Patterns of Plant Behavior—Paco Calvo—Minimal Intelligence Lab
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Plants: they add color and oxygen to our world, they release self-protective chemicals in response to the presence of pathogens, and they grow toward ...
Neural News–Keith Hengen, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis – Neural Networks and Variance, the Implications for Disease
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Hengen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis, a private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, deliver...
Plant Life – Brett Younginger, Postdoctoral Researcher at Washington State University – Plants, Soil, and Symbiotic Relationships
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Younginger, postdoctoral researcher at Washington State University, discusses the fascinating research into plant tissue and diversity. As a pos...
Tackling Diseases of Ageing and Diseases of Childhood with One Approach—Elizabeth Parrish—BioViva
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I realized that in medicine…we essentially treat symptoms; we have a sick-care system instead of a healthcare system," says Elizabeth Parrish, CEO o...
Leaping Into a Programmed Universe, Richard G. Bower, University of Durham
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine walking down the streets of Durham, England and coming upon a cathedral—not just any ordinary cathedral, but one of the oldest in the world,...
Convenience at the Cost of Human Health and Wellness, Dr. Paul Héroux—Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health at McGill University
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The development of power systems and wireless technology has without a doubt revolutionized human life and activity, in many ways for the better. But ...
Learning Level (pro) – Scott Young, Author, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career – Cranking Up Our Internal Learning Mechanisms for Maximum Productivity
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Young, author of the exciting new book, Ultra learning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, delivers a tho...
Programming the Code of Life—Stephen Ekker, The Genome Writers Guild
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not long ago, the idea of being able to edit DNA with the same precision as we edit a Word document or computer code was merely science fiction, but t...
Bonded – Preston J. MacDougall, PhD, Author, and Professor of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University – Atoms, Molecules & Quantum Theory
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Preston J. MacDougall, Ph.D., author, and Professor of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University, delivers an overview of how atoms bond and the ...
Understanding Epigenetics, Changing the Course of Your Genetic Fate—Tom Stubbs—Chronomics
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Epigenetics is the science of how DNA is controlled and how it's affected by the environment and the lifestyles we choose; sleep hygiene, chronic stre...
Re-muscularizing the Heart—Dr. Charles E. Murray—Center for Cardiovascular Biology, University of Washington
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Heart failure is a disease that currently affects nearly five million people in the U.S., and it's also a disease that's defined by cellular deficienc...
Rethinking Therapy – Dr. Paul Anderson, Anderson Medical Group – Beating Cancer and Staying in Remission
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Paul Anderson of Anderson Medical Group discusses cancer treatment and the changing views toward integrative therapies. Dr. An...
Nerve Regeneration, Working Toward a Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury, Jacob Koffler- UC San Diego Neural Engineering Lab
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After receiving a PhD in biomedical engineering, Jacob Koffler wanted to take what he'd learned into a new field where there was a big need for biomed...
Shuffling Toward a Better Night's Sleep, For You and Your Children—Kim West—Author of Good Night, Sleep Tight
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kim West, better known as The Sleep Lady, has been a family therapist for over 25 years and specializes in helping babies and children achieve healthy...
Measured Meditations—Gavin Andrews—HeartMath
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"We're not primarily about HRV [heart rate variability]; HRV is just a way of measuring the state that we help people get into. We are a transformatio...
Tony Altar PhD Senior Scientific Fellow and Advisor of Verge Genomics New Treatment for Brain Illnesses
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Altar, PhD, Senior Scientific Fellow and Advisor of Verge Genomics, delivers a thorough overview of new mechanisms and treatments for brain illne...
Electronic Overload – Peter Sullivan, Founder of Clear Light Ventures – Environmental Health Threats - What You Need to Know
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Sullivan, founder of Clear Light Ventures, discusses his extensive work in the environmental health community. Sullivan has been an important v...
Thyroid Problems and How to Fix Them: Increasing Awareness and Education—Dr. Zana Carver—Author, The End of Chronic Fatigue
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to becoming an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Columbia Basin College, Dr. Zana Carver immersed herself in the world of biol...
Electromagnetic Kinetic – Cecelia Doucette, Technical Writer and Education Services Director at Wireless Education – Environmental Toxins
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Cecelia Doucette, Technology Safety Educator, Education Services Director at Wireless Education, talks in-depth about the many potent...
An Inconvenient, Overcrowded Truth Paul Ehrlich, co author of The Population Bomb
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features Paul Ehrlich, co-author of The Population Bomb. This book, published in 1968, predicted that the earth's growing population w...
Electrifying Environments – Dave Stetzer, Founder of Stetzer Electric – Discovering Dirty Electricity and How to Reduce Its Negative Health Impact
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Stetzer, founder of Stetzer Electric, discusses his company, his early work and long career in the field of electricity. Starting in 1974, S...
Livers, in Sickness and in Health - Dr. Kevin Moore – Professor of Hepatology – University of College London – Liver Specialist
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kevin Moore, Professor of Hepatology at the University of College London, joins us today to discuss liver health, ailments, and function. In this ...
Eliu Huerta PhD Gravity Group at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are all familiar with gravity's effects on Earth, but many of us have yet to learn what gravitational waves mean in the context of the Universe. Dr...
Sleeping Well? – Dr. Katharina Lederle, Human Sleep and Fatigue Specialist, Somnia – How Everyone Can Learn to Sleep Better
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Katharina Lederle, a noted sleep and fatigue specialist at Somnia, provides a detailed overview of the importance of a good night...
Nerve Repair Using Peripheral Nerve-Based Hydrogels-Dr. Young Hye Song—The Schmidt Lab, University of Florida
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a post-doctoral associate at The Schmidt Lab at the University of Florida, Dr. Young Hye Song is working on utilizing naturally-derived biomaterial...
Investing in Health – Greg Kieser, Founder at Supersystemic.ly LLC – Superintelligence, Changing Technologies, and Innovations in Healthcare for Improving Our Lives
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Kieser, Founder at Supersystemic.ly LLC, and author of the book, Dear Machine: A Letter to a Super-Aware/Intelligent Machine (SAIM), discusses hi...
Energy Storage, and All Things Organic Chemistry—Christopher Hendon—Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Oregon
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a result of applying scientific principles to the creation of the "perfect" cup of coffee, he's earned the name "Dr. Coffee." But in the Department...
Slow and Fast Heart Rates, and Everything In Between: Using Heart Rate Variability to Identify Health Conditions – Abraham Otero – Associate Professor of Information Technology - San Pablo University
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We experience huge variations in our heart rates on a daily basis; from the slow heart rate that occurs just before drifting off to sleep, to the ches...
Put it Where the Sun Shines:Solar Technology Implementation in Frontline Communities–Erica Mackie–Co-founder of GRID Alternatives
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Mackie joins us today to discuss solar technology and her non-profit, GRID Alternatives. GRID Alternatives is a non-profit that installs solar e...
Microbial Machination–Jamie S. Foster, Professor, Microbiology & Cell Science, University of Florida – The Artful Existence of the Microbe
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie S. Foster, Professor, Microbiology & Cell Science, University of Florida, provides an interesting overview of the many benefits of microbes. ...
Shining the Light on Cancer, and then Killing It—John S. Ho—Department of Electrical Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chemotherapy is an integral part of the gold standard for cancer treatment in the U.S., but it's well-understood that it's not without side effects—...
Bacterial Diversity – Meagan Rubel, Graduate Student, Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania – An Anthropological View of the Microbiome, Parasites, and Healthy Bacteria, etc.
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meagan Rubel, Graduate Student, Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, provides a thorough overview of...
Tasty Ferments — Kirsten Shockey — Co-Author of Fiery Ferments and Fermented Vegetables
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, and miso all have in common? Not only are they delicious, but these foods are also all fermented. Kirsten Shockey,...
Encouraging the Growth of Your Inner Scientist—Beth Tuck—Genspace
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always had an interest in the bioscience and tech worlds, but never really had a chance to truly explore them? Have you had trouble finding g...
Managing Hyperthyroidism With The Thyroid Expert – Jules Chandler – Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jules Chandler joins us today to discuss her journey with Graves' disease and her approach to health after undergoing total thyroidectomy. Chandler's ...
Tapped Out on Clean Water—Jafar Noori—Intelligent Pollutant Monitoring
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are under the impression that the water they consume is being monitored for harmful chemicals and quality-checked on a continuous basis, b...
Lettuce, Carrots, Soybeans, and Vaccines—Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew—Department of Chemical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do lettuce, carrots, soybeans, and vaccines have in common? Not much, until now: a team of engineers at MIT have figured out a way to introduce D...
Keeping You on Track to Meet Your Goals—Cynthia Loh—Digital Advice and Innovation at Charles Schwab
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to save one million dollars for the retirement you want? Do you have one year to plan for the wedding of your dreams? Are you looking to b...
Breathe Well – Erin Elliott, Dentist, Sleep and Breathing Specialist – Understanding and Treating Oral Health and Related Airway and Breathing Issues and Conditions
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Elliott, D.D.S., is a dental, sleep, and breathing specialist and in this informative podcast, she shares some of her vast knowledge of the afore...
Understanding Evolutionary Changes Katie Peichel Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do species look and behave differently from each other? It seems like a simple question that would have a simple answer, but it's actually an incr...
What We Eat and How We Live – Beran Parry, Nutritionist and Author of, The Ageless Metabolic Cure: The Science of Looking 20 Years Younger: Natural Hormone Reset: Get Lean and Genetically Clean
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beran Parry, author of, The Ageless Metabolic Cure: The Science of Looking 20 Years Younger: Natural Hormone Reset: Get Lean and Genetically Clean, pr...
The Healing and Reparative Function of Food—Kelly Dorfman—Nutritionist and Author of Cure Your Child With Food
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Dorfman is a clinical nutritionist and expert in the field of nutrition who specializes in the treatment of 'walking wounded' conditions, such a...
Skin Discoveries – Raja Sivamani, Doctor, and Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology, UC Davis – Treating the Skin
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Raja Sivamani, M.D., M.S., C.A.T., Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology at UC Davis, talks about the skin, our largest organ, ...
Taking Control of Thyroid Health – Dr. Vedrana Högqvist Tabor – BOOST Thyroid CEO and Co-founder
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vedrana Högqvist Tabor joins us today to discuss her app, BOOST Thyroid. Dr. Högqvist Tabor's idea for this app stemmed from her experience as a...
Visual Cortex Contex –Pouya Bashivan, Postdoctoral Associate, MIT, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences – Brain Activity & Advanced Visual Recognition
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Pouya Bashivan, Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, dis...
Psychedelics as Healing Truth Serum-Stephen Gray—Ninth Annual Spirit Plant Medicine Conference
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 60s, Stephen Gray began his journey into the world where spirituality and psychedelics intersect and has since worked with a number of psy...
The Cellular Grind–Louis E. Metzger, Chief Scientific Officer at Tierra Biosciences – Discovering New Molecules Originating from Nature
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Louis E. Metzger, Chief Scientific Officer at Tierra Biosciences, delivers an interesting overview of his company's innovative work. Metzger's compan...
The Path of Development – Dr. Mark Bertin, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and Author –Developmental Issues in Children—Status & Treatment
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Mark Bertin, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, and celebrated author discusses ADHD and provides a general overview of child...
Oral Health, Holistic Health – Nadine Artemis, Noted Author of the Book, Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums – The Whole-Body Approach to Oral Health, Healthy Extracts, and Wellness Solutions
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nadine Artemis, the celebrated author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums discusses holistic oral c...
Helping Those with Diabetes Live Their Best Lives—Jeff Dachis—One Drop
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Jeff Dachis was unexpectedly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2013, he was given nothing more than a short conversation with a nurse practitione...
Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Improving Quality of Life--Dana Lewis--Open Artificial Pancreas Project
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Dana Lewis was 14 years old, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and that's when her interest in the pancreas and how it functions in the bod...
THC and CBD-Infused Sugars—Latham Woodward—Shoogies
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THC and CBD-infused gummies are popular and available in dispensaries throughout the US and Canada, but there's something that you may not know about ...
Growing Beating Hearts from Cells – Dr. Jeffrey A.Morgan – Chief Medical Officer for BIOLIFE4D
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeffrey A. Morgan, a cardiac surgeon and Chief Medical Officer for BIOLIFE4D, provides an overview on surgical therapies currently used to treat p...
The Myth of Aging – Aubrey de Grey, PhD, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of SENS Research Foundation – Debunking the Myth That Nothing Can Be Done About Aging, Through Scientific Research and Development
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aubrey de Grey, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of SENS Research Foundation, delivers an overview of aging and the many health problems th...
Seeing What We See – Carlos R. Ponce, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine – Using AI to Better Understand Biological Vision
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos R. Ponce, MD, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine discusses his work study...
The Blood Knows – Dr. Sam Rodgers, Medical Director for Medichecks – Utilizing Convenient, Advanced Blood Testing Options to Regularly Monitor Health and Improve Wellness
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sam Rodgers, Medical Director for Medichecks (medichecks.com), provides a thorough overview of his company and their mission. Dr. Rodgers joine...
Digital Diagnosis – Sharmin Habib, OD, Optometrist, Wellness Advocate, and Co-Founder of Umay – Thermal Therapy for Reduction of Eye Strain and Improved Relaxation
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sharmin Habib, OD, optometrist, wellness advocate, and Co-Founder of Umay provides an overview of digital eye strain and how her company is working to...
Improving Health and Sleep – Joana Vaz de Castro, Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Specialist – Modern Medicine and the Treatment of Various Diseases and Conditions of the Ear, Nose, and Larynx
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joana Vaz de Castro, ORL, discusses the research and treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, and larynx, as well as sleep disorders. Joana Vaz de ...
Shifting the Focus in Orthodontic Practice—William M. Hang DDS MSD—Face Focused
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
William M. Hang, MSD, has been an orthodontist for 47 years now. He was trained in a conventional way like everyone else; taught to focus on the strai...
Insights on Video Capsule Endoscopy from a Gastroenterologist—Dr. David Cave, MD—University of Massachusetts Medical School
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He's had countless interests over the course of his career as a gastroenterologist and professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, bu...
Human-on-a-Chip – Dr. James Hickman, PhD, and Chief Science Officer of Hesperos – Utilizing Science and Technology to Design for Disease Modeling and Drug Testing
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Hickman, Ph.D., and Chief Science Officer of Hesperos (hesperosinc.com), the 'Human-on-a-Chip' company, delivers a thorough overview of his ...
Organ-On-Chip Technology: Replacing Traditional Methods in Drug and Scientific Research—Dr. Thomas Neumann—Nortis
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's about the size of a credit card and contains nothing but several microfluidic channels which connect to a 3D chamber where segments of human orga...
A Bold New World – Jamie Burke, Founder and CEO of Outlier Ventures – Emerging Technologies, and the Tools That Are Changing How We Do Business in the 21st Century
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Burke, Founder, and CEO of Outlier Ventures provides an overview of bitcoin and blockchain and the ways that companies can aggressively push the...
Exposed – Michael Skinner, PhD, Professor, School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University – Explaining How Various Toxins Can Potentially Impact Multiple Generations of a Species
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr. Michael Skinner, School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University, discusses epigenetic transgenerational inheritance...
Technology for the Modern Age: An App and Wearable Device for Treating and Preventing Burnout—Kathryn Fantauzzi—Apollo
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the human ability to adapt to new and changing environments, our bodies simply weren't designed to live in the modern world. Take for instance...
Re-thinking Yourself To Sleep—Sasha Stephens—Author of The Effortless Sleep Method: The Incredible New Cure for Insomnia and Chronic Sleep Problems and Creator of Sleep for Life
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the first 23 years of her life, Sasha Stephens never thought twice about sleep, and she never really had to because she never had a problem with i...
Getting to the Root Cause of Crooked Teeth—Barry Raphael, Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry—The Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Soft tissue dysfunction is the etiology of malocclusion." Those were the words that ultimately compelled Barry Raphael, Doctor of Medicine in Dentist...
Blending the Best of Western and Chinese Medicine—Shiroko Sokitch, MD—Heart to Heart Medical Center
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the West, the main facets of Chinese medicine have historically been ridiculed or otherwise dismissed as ineffective, and this includes acupuncture...
The Power of the Gut – Stephanie Schnorr, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Nevada, Las Vegas – An Interesting Look at the Gut Microbiome and Its Contributions
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Schnorr, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, discusses her work studying digestion and the gut microbiome. Schnorr is f...
Stem Cell Manipulation – Donny Hanjaya-Putra, Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame – Utilizing Contemporary Engineering Principles to Control Stem Cell Differentiation, Cellular Repair, and Drug Therapy
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Donny Hanjaya-Putra, assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame, discusses his research and work in the field of stem cell therapy. Hanjaya-P...
Reengineering Plant Behavior in Preparation for Environmental Changes—Dr. Clay Wright—Virginia Tech Department of Biological Systems Engineering
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is happening, and its impact on plant and human life will only increase in severity in the coming years. With this in mind, assistant p...
Evolving Industries–Sarah Boisvert, Author of, The New Collar Workforce: An Insider's Guide to Making Impactful Changes to Manufacturing and Training – How New Technologies are Pushing Us to Expand and Evolve Manufacturing
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Boisvert, author of, The New Collar Workforce: An Insider's Guide to Making Impactful Changes to Manufacturing and Training, discusses her resea...
The First-Ever Rendezvous with a Comet—Dr. Paolo Ferri—The European Space Agency's Rosetta Mission
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Toward the end of 2016, after three decades' worth of planning and 12 years in space, the European Space Agency's historic mission, Rosetta, ended. Th...
Ingestible Electronics: Developing a Novel Approach to Biomedical Device Manufacturing—Dr. Yong Lin Kong—University of Utah College of Engineering
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a professor in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Utah, Dr. Yong Lin Kong is focused on developing novel additive manufactu...
Editing the Code of Life—Tarun Wadhwa—On the Current and Future State of CRISPR Technology
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What makes us human? What do we want the human gene pool to look like? How much can we change without changing who we are as people? These are just so...
Crowding, Braces, and Sleep—Sandra Kahn and Paul Ehrlich—Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do braces or crowding in the mouth have to do with sleep? At first, you may think there's no connection, but according to Sandra Kahn, Paul Ehrli...
Telling the Stories Behind the Sciences—Thomas Hager—Author of Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The average US citizen consumes 50,000 pharmaceutical pills over the course of their lifetime, at least 50 percent of Americans take a prescription dr...
Sleep Better – Hugo Mercier, CEO of Dreem, An Innovative Sleep Improvement Product – Fixing Our Fractured Sleep via Technology and Harvesting Data
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hugo Mercier, CEO of Dreem (dreem.com), discusses their innovative solution that helps people achieve better quality sleep. Mercier discusses the e...
Baby Thoughts – Dr. Jonathan Delafield-Butt, Director of the Cross-Disciplinary Laboratory for Innovation in Autism at the University of Strathclyde – Understanding the Infant Mind
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathan Delafield-Butt, Director of the cross-disciplinary Laboratory for Innovation in Autism and Reader in Child Development at the University ...
Do Plants Have Feelings? – Arthur S. Reber, Cognitive Psychologist, Professor of Psychology – Implicit Learning and Conscious Cells
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur S. Reber, cognitive psychologist, professor of psychology, and prolific author discusses implicit learning and consciousness on the cellular le...
How Good Business Practice Can Make Us Better People—Minter Dial—Author of Heartificial Empathy: Putting Heart into Business and Artificial Intelligence
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Today, whether it's an increase in narcissism, a reduction in time, or an obsession with technology, there are many reasons why people are understand...
From Sunday Preachings to Psychotherapy and Psychedelics A Journey for Spirituality—Bruce Sanguin – Author of Dismantled How Love and Psychedelics Broke a Clergyman Apart, and Put Him Back Together
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The realm of the invisible and the ancestral realm opened up to me, and the fundamental principles of reality were suddenly obvious to me, just about...
Managing Diabetes – Adam Brown, Author of Bright Spots & Landmines – Effective Tips for the Successful Management of Diabetes
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Brown, the author of Bright Spots & Landmines, shares his thoughts on managing diabetes in a modern world. Adam doesn't just write about diabet...
Bountiful Bacteria – Fatima AlZahra´a Alatraktchi, PhD in Nanophysics – Bacteria Communication and the Development of Tools for Diagnosing Infection
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fatima AlZahra´a Alatraktchi holds a Ph.D. in nanophysics and is creating a buzz in the science and technology world. In this interesting, informativ...
Engineering Complex Tissues in the Lab for Implantation in the Body—Dr. Lawrence Bonassar—The Bonassar Research Group
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To put it mildly, Dr. Lawrence Bonassar is an expert on tissue engineering; prior to working as a professor at the Meinig School of Biomedical Enginee...
Self-Driving Cars Tempering the Hype, Evaluating the Problems—Christian Wolmar—Transport Policy Pundit and Author
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Media coverage on the prospect of self-driving cars leading the future of transportation has been almost entirely positive, highlighting the potential...
An Alternative, Natural, and Effective Approach to the Treatment of Fibromyalgia—Dr. David Brady, MD—The Fibro Fix
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unexplained and profound fatigue, a general feeling of achiness in the muscles, higher perceptions of pain to touch and pressure, anxiety, depression,...
Synthetic Organelle Accomplishing One of the Cell's Most Complex Tasks—Christopher Reinkemeier—Institute of Molecular Biology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the Institute of Molecular Biology at Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Christopher Reinkemeier is a Ph.D. student who's involved with a proj...
Tiny Robots – Dr. Volodymyr Koman, Postdoc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Smaller Than a Cell, the Amazing Possibilities for Colloidal Nanoelectronic State Machines
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Volodymyr Koman, a postdoc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), discusses his work with cell-sized robots and explains their many possi...
Plants as the Masters of Chemistry—Frantisek Baluska, Ph.D.—Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany, University of Bonn
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The mutualistic relationship between the acacia plant and a certain species of ant is fascinating: the plant produces an addictive chemical substance ...
Quality Breathing – Patrick McKeown, Author of Close Your Mouth: Buteyko Clinic Handbook for Perfect Health – The Buteyko Method & All That It Can Do for Your Health
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
McKeown was a chronic asthmatic who suffered from regular wheezing and coughing for more than twenty years before he discovered the Buteyko Method. Af...
Tap It Out – Gene Monterastelli, Founder of Tapping Q&A – Using Tapping to Overcome Anxiety and Stress, Manage Pain, Improve Relationships & So Much More
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Monterastelli, the founder of Tapping Q&A (tappingqanda.com), provides an overview of tapping as a therapy option to help people overcome obstacl...
Harnessing the Power of Data to Advance Mineral Exploration—Roman Teslyuk—Earth AI
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During his work as a doctoral student, Roman Teslyuk noticed that there was something missing in the world of geological research and mineral explorat...
Streamlining the Routine Negotiation of Contracts—Lane Lillquist—InCloudCounsel
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When businesses have high volumes of contracts that need to be negotiated on a regular basis, they usually do one of two things: hire a big law firm t...
Rethinking the Thyroid–Meghna Thacker, Thyroid Expert, Author of, Seven Steps to Heal Your Thyroid: A proven plan to Increase Energy, Elevate Mood & Optimize Weight – Investigating the Many Frustrating Thyroid Conditions—Treatment and Recovery
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meghna Thacker is a trusted doctor, thyroid expert, and celebrated author. Her book, Seven Steps to Heal Your Thyroid: A proven plan to Increase Energ...
Getting Emotional – Rana Gujral, Investor, Noted Speaker, and CEO of Behavioral Signals – Using Technology to Gain a Better Understanding of Speech, and the Emotional Context Within
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rana Gujral, an investor, noted speaker, and CEO of Behavioral Signals, delivers an interesting overview of the current state of AI regarding communic...
Black Hole Space Spectacle – Ethan Siegel, Astrophysicist, Author, Science Communicator and Educator – The Physics of Space, Black Holes, Space Time, and Why Acceleration of Matter Matters
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Siegel, astrophysicist, author, science communicator, and educator, as well as a senior contributor for Forbes and other publications, delivers ...