Finding Genius Podcast
Episodes
Eating Through The Ages – Alyssa Crittenden, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) – Civilizations and Diet, the Impact of Diet on Human Development
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Crittenden, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and Adjunct Associate Profess...
From Skin Cells to Sperm and Egg Cells—Hank Greely—Stanford University
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's already been successfully accomplished in mice: the joining of sperm and egg cells that were developed from skin-derived induced pluripotent stem...
DNA Origami A Radical New Way to Develop Microrobots and Mechanosensors—Rebecca Taylor, Ph.D.—Carnegie Mellon University
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have fond memories of playing with Lincoln Logs and Legos as children, constructing cities and vehicles and whatever else we felt like we n...
But, What Came Before the Big Bang?—Ethan Siegel—American Theoretical Astrophysicist and Science Writer
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Returning guest and theoretical astrophysicist Ethan Siegel joins the podcast for an eye-opening and incredibly informative discussion that will lead ...
Informing Ecological Restoration Projects Around the Globe Thomas Crowther Crowther Lab
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In an attempt to combat the Great Chinese Famine in the 1950s, the Chinese government ordered the cull of huge numbers of sparrows in order to preserv...
Powering the Future of Space—Beau Jarvis—Phase Four
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In all likelihood, you directly interact with at least three phases of matter on a daily basis—gas, liquid, and solid. But the same can't necessaril...
Brain Stimulation – Phil Deschamps, President & CEO, Helius Medical Technologies – Using Technology to Stimulate the Human Brain and Accelerate Recovery From Neurological Symptoms
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Deschamps, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Helius Medical Technologies delivers an overview of brain function and brain...
Introducing 5G The Fastest, Most Responsive Wireless Technology in the World—Ignacio Contreras—Qualcomm
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The age of fifth generation cellular technologies is upon us, which means faster connectivity by three to 10 orders of magnitude, lower latency by 10 ...
Streets Paved with Plastic Waste—Sahadat Hossain, Ph.D., P.E.—Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas Arlington
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On December 1, 2017, China passed a policy banning the import of plastics from several foreign countries, including the US. For over a year now, this ...
A Tortoise-Inspired Alternative to Subcutaneous Injections—Alex Abramson—Chemical Engineering at MIT
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are familiar with the self-righting movement of tortoises and turtles—it's a display that serves as entertainment for some, and wonder fo...
CRISPR Gene Editing and Cocaine-Proof Mice—Xiaoyang Wu and Ming Xu—University of Chicago
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction, relapse, and acute overdose are the three core features of cocaine abuse, and researchers have figured out a way to make lab mice completel...
Cellular Activity – Toshihiro Shioda, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Medicine, Harvard Medical School – New Developments In Cellular Research That Could Impact Human Health
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Toshihiro Shioda, MD, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor, Medicine, Harvard Medical School and is a Member, MGH Cancer Center at Massachusetts Gener...
On Superorganisms and the Theory of Collective Intelligence—J Scott Turner—Physiologist, Professor, and Author
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The fascinating thing about the [termite] mound is that…it's not just this big pile of dirt; it has complex architecture, it's differentiated in st...
Introducing a Revolutionary Way to Objectively Measure Sleep—Roy Raymann, PhD—SleepScore Labs
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep: it's essential for our health, mental well-being, work productivity, quality of life…the list continues. Identifying sleep issues, however, c...
Dirty Water – Pedro J. Alvarez, George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University – Powerful Technology That Can Treat Wastewater and Drinking Water
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pedro J. Alvarez, George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University, delivers an interesting overview of the importa...
A 100% Drug-Free, Wearable Solution for Chronic Pain Relief—Frank McGillin—Quell
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which is more than the number of people suffering from cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combin...
AI Brain Boost – Louis Rosenberg, PhD, Chief Scientist and CEO of Unanimous AI – How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping to Amplify Human Intelligence
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Rosenberg, Ph.D., founder, chief scientist and CEO of Unanimous AI (unanimous.ai), delivers an insightful overview of the many ways that AI is i...
On Greek Philosophy, Creationism, and Evolutionary Theory—Wynand De Beer—Author of From Logos to Bios: Evolutionary Theory in Light of Plato, Aristotle & Neoplatonism
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wynand De Beer has always had an interest in evolution as a mechanism for life on Earth, but it wasn't until about a decade ago that he really started...
Improving Business Operations with AI and Augmented Reality-Enhanced Remote Assistive Devices—Kieran Hall—Rokid Glass
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Business operations are often bogged down by slow or inaccurate transfers of data, and project costs can skyrocket when specialists have to be called ...
Getting to the Root Cause of Cavities—Dr. Kim Kush—CariFree
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The average patient doesn't understand what causes cavities, and quite frankly, the average dentist doesn't understand it well enough, although that'...
Train Your Brain to Sleep Better—Guirec Le Lous—URGOTech
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One out of every three people in the world suffer from sleep problems, whether it's the inability to fall asleep, the inability to stay asleep longer,...
Expanding Access to the Benefits of Solar Energy—Noah Ginsburg—Solar One
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Solar One is a non-profit organization that launched about 15 years ago with the goal of both educating people in the Greater New York community on so...
The Author of Console Wars and The History of the Future Oculus,Facebook,and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality Blake Harris
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Even if listeners are not very familiar with virtual reality or not sure if they're interested in it, this really is just a universal story about a k...
Investigating the Complexities of Alzheimer 's Disease and Searching for an Effective Treatment—Erik Gunther, PhD—Yale School of Medicine
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The search for a drug that can effectively treat Alzheimer's disease remains ongoing and has been difficult to say the least—about 150 different dru...
The Ethics of Self-Driving Vehicles—Dr. Nicholas G. Evans—University of Massachusetts Lowell
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should we program machines to intentionally cause someone to die? "No, of course not," would be most people's immediate response. But what if doing so...
The Soon-to-be-Launched Mars Rover and the Search for Organic Molecules on Mars—Jorge Vago, PhD—Project Scientist at the European Space Agency
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In just over one year on July 26, 2020, the launch window for the European Space Agency's Mars rover (recently named Rosalind Franklin) will open. Onc...
Financial Transactions – Frank Holmes, HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. – Blockchain, Bitcoin, and The Changing Financial Landscape
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Holmes, Interim Executive Chairman of HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd.'s board of directors, provides an analysis of blockchain, bitcoin, and t...
Gamifying Stroke Rehabilitation for Better Outcomes—Dr. John W. Krakauer—Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Human beings enjoy a level of dexterity superior to most other species by virtue of what's called the corticospinal tract, which is a projection that ...
The Smartest Motorcycle Helmet in the World—Jeremy Lu—Jarvish
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever ridden a motorcycle, you might understand all too well the drawbacks of the helmet—it makes it hard to see, hard to hear, and feels v...
The World's First Electronic Completions Recorder for the Fracking Industry—Brett Chell—Cold Bore Technology
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"If you don't track it you can't improve it… and you can't pay enough people to go through the data fast enough to get a handle on it…but every ot...
Alexa-Integrated Smart Pillow Designed to Improve Your Sleep—Kevin Houston—REM-Fit
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Houston is head of execution at REM-Fit, a company that was founded about five years ago with the goal of harnessing the power of technology to ...
The Fabulous Life of Plants – Dennis van der Wiel, Co-founder at Polariks – Advancing Technology That Can Detect Problems With Plant Health and Help Agricultural Farmers Manage Their Crops
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis van der Wiel, co-founder at Polariks (polariks.com/en/home), provides an overview of their groundbreaking technology that can help farmers asse...
Dental Education – John Tucker, DMD, Founder of Tucker Educational Excellence LLC – Sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep Medicine
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Tucker, DMD, founder of Tucker Educational Excellence LLC (tuckereducationalexcellence.com), discusses sleep apnea and treatment. Tucker is an...
Biological Beginnings – Luis P. Villarreal, Professor Emeritus, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, University of California, Irvine – The Viruses In Our World
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Luis P. Villarreal, Professor Emeritus, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences at the University of Californi...
Sleep Rockin'– Mark Russell, Founder of Rocking Bed – Sleep and Motion, the Science Behind It and the Potential for Great Sleep
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Russell, founder of Rocking Bed (rockingbed.com), talks extensively about sleep quality, and their rocking bed that is causing a stir in the good...
Exploring the Neurobiology of Sleep—Dr. John Peever—University of Toronto Department of Cell and Systems Biology, Canadian Sleep Society
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Even Aristotle, over 2,000 years ago, remarked on the benefits of sleep…there's no doubt that it's beneficial, but we are trying to understand the ...
The Lexicon of Life – John Hands, Author of Cosmosapiens:Human Evolution from the Origin of the Universe – Asking the Big Questions Regarding the Origin of Life
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Hands, a British author who received his scholarly training as a scientist, discusses his thoughts on the origin of life in the universe. Hand...
Amid a Major Evolutionary Transition—Michael Garfield—Future Fossils Podcast, Santa Fe Institute
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Garfield is a paleontologist, futurist, evolutionary theorist, multimedia artist, and public speaker currently on the trail of a new unifying ...
Wisdom Tooth Removal Replacing the Industry Standard with an Opioid-Free Surgical and Post-Op Solution—Dr. James Babiuk—The Wisdom Tooth Doc
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a procedure most people end up needing, and one that almost everyone dreads: wisdom tooth removal. But aside from the puffy cheeks and pain and m...
Master of the Tickets – Micah Hollingworth, Co-founder and CEO of BROADWai – High Tech Ticketing, Using Technology to Simplify the Ticketing Industry
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Hollingworth, co-founder and CEO of BROADWai (broadw.ai), delivers an overview of the current state of special event ticketing and the technolog...
Understanding Biological Meaning, Biological Versus Artificial Intelligence, and Evolutionary Agency—Victoria N. Alexander—Dactyl Foundation, Author of The Biologist's Mistress
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"In biosemiotics, we say that the human ability to interpret signs—which is the ability to think really, to think creatively and adaptively and lear...
Drug Discovery – Ilan Morad, PhD, Founder and CEO of Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies Ltd. – How Advanced Biopharmaceutical Technology Is Making Great Strides Toward Treating Diseases
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ilan Morad, Ph.D., founder, and CEO of Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies Ltd. (aebi-bio.com) discusses drug discovery and development on the cellu...
Self-Experiments and the Power of Data: When Medical Systems Fail to Diagnose—Damien Blenkinsopp— The Quantified Body Podcast, Ketosource.co
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In his early twenties, Damien Blenkinsopp lived a nomadic lifestyle, rolling with life's punches and going in whatever direction it seemed to take him...
Medical Crisis – Jack Rubinstein, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati – An Interesting Look at the Many Challenges and Problems in Today's Medical and Pharmaceutical Industries
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Rubinstein, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Cincinnati discusses his medical thriller, The Perfect Dose, and how it relates to rea...
Thyroid Health and A Life Well-Lived – Dr. Christianson, Naturopathic Medical Doctor – Improving the Thyroid, Adrenal Issues, and the Path to Better Health
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Christianson is one of America's revered naturopathic physicians and the bestselling author of several books, including The Metabolism Reset ...
Increasing the Accessibility and Convenience of Healthier Food Options via Gene Editing—Ryan Rapp—Pairwise
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The power of gene editing is putting nutritious, convenient produce in the hands of people who otherwise might not have access to it. Ryan Rapp is the...
Addressing the Underrated Importance of Temperature In Sleep Quality—Nicolas Roux—Moona
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As shown by many studies, a major commonality among chronic insomniacs is nighttime temperature dysregulation, preventing them from falling asleep. Af...
Nutrition & Disease – Andrew Koutnik, Biomedical Researcher, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine – Understanding the Complex Connections Regarding Nutrition, Metabolism, and Disease Complications
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Koutnik, biomedical researcher, discusses cancer cachexia, wasting in general, the impact of inflammation within the body, and various other is...
Diabetes & Diet – Andrew Koutnik, Morsani College of Medicine – Nutritional Considerations and Impact for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this informative podcast, biomedical research expert, Andrew Koutnik, discusses nutrition as it relates to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Koutnik has...
On the Relationship between Ketones and Pediatric Oncology—Adrienne Scheck, PhD—Phoenix Children's Research Institute, Arizona College of Medicine, Cancer Biology Program at the University of Arizona
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly a decade now, Adrienne Scheck, Ph.D. has focused her research on the effect of ketones and the ketogenic diet on brain tumors. As the autho...
Developing Genetic-Based Tests for the Acceleration of Neurodegenerative Disease Drug Development—Julie Collens, PhD—Vivid Genomics
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 20 years, there have been about 150 failed attempts to get different Alzheimer's drugs on the market. Why? Sometimes it's because the dr...
Where Artificial Intelligence Meets Interior Design—Leslie Oliver Karpas—Lexset AI
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Democratizing access to good design is absolutely core to our mission of helping people make the world more beautiful…there are millions and millio...
MyCode Biobank Sequencing Delivering Potentially Life-Saving Information to Patient Participants—Erica Ramos—Geisinger
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Ramos is the director and head of clinical and product development at Geisinger, an innovative health service organization covering about 1.5 mi...
Biomedical Engineering for Intratumoral Drug Delivery, Tissue Regeneration, and In Vitro Disease Modelling—Jeannine Coburn—Worcester Polytechnic Institute
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You probably didn't realize that you're likely wearing a material that can serve as the foundation of biomaterials used for a variety of functions, in...
A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Sleep - Seema Khosla, MD—Medical Director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It might not be the first thing you associate with pulmonology, but the study of the lungs actually has quite a bit to do with the study of sleep. Dr....
Replacing Reactivity with Proactivity in the World of Cyber Security—Dan Schoenbaum—RiskIQ
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Research has shown that traditional approaches in security just aren't working," says Dan Schoenbaum, citing large security breaches with British Air...
Comfortable, Wearable SleepPhones – Dr. Wei-Shin Lai and Jason Wolfe, founders of SleepPhones – Headphones in a Headband for Sleep, Work, Exercise and More to Improve Relaxation, Sleep, and Ease of Movement
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, family physician, and husband Jason Wolfe, a video game developer, discuss their interesting and organic journey as sleep improvemen...
Restoring Health – Douglas W. Losordo, MD, FACC, FAHA, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Research and Development, Caladrius Biosciences – Cells, Tissue, and Repair
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas W. Losordo, MD, FACC, FAHA, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Research and Development, and Chief Medical Officer of Caladrius Bioscien...
Getting Better Sleep – Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM, Associate Professor, Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah – The Importance of Sleep and Treating Sleep Disorders
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Glazer Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM, Associate Professor in the Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the Universi...
Hypnotic Suggestions – Kevin Kastelnik and Guillaume Gautier, Founders of dreaminzZz – Technology and Innovation That Enables Better Sleep and Relaxation That Can Be Achieved Faster and More Efficiently
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this informative podcast, Kevin Kastelnik and Guillaume Gautier, the founders of dreaminzZz (dreaminzzz.com), discuss sleep and hypnosis and the be...
Reservations & Booking – Roger Sholanki, CEO of Book4Time – The App That Makes Booking and Scheduling Easier and More Efficient
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Sholanki, CEO of Book4Time (book4time.com), provides an analysis of the many issues that individuals and businesses face in regard to booking an...
Expression of Life – Dr. John Torday, MSc, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Ob/Gyn, Harbor-UCLA – Discussing the Intricate Details of Biological Development and Life
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Torday, MSc, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Ob/Gyn, Harbor-UCLA, Division of Neonatology, discusses biomedical research, genomics, and life...
Snake Robots Are Coming! – Dragos Axinte, Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, The University of Nottingham – Exploring the World of Advanced Robotic Technology for Industry
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dragos Axinte, Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, The University of Nottingham, gives us a glimpse into the complex world of advanced robotic tec...
Genome Exploration – Dr. Andreas Werner of the Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences at Newcastle University – Understanding the Vast Complexity of the Human Genome
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andreas Werner of the Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences at Newcastle University delivers a detailed overview of current research pertai...
The Biology of Life – Franklin M. Harold, Noted Author of The Way of the Cell--Molecules, Organisms and the Order of Life – Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Research
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Franklin M. Harold, noted author of The Way of the Cell: Molecules, Organisms and the Order of Life, discusses his research in complex biochemistry an...
Successful Sleep – Matthew J. Davis, MD, Associate Medical Director, Sleep Dynamics – The Importance of Quality Sleep and the Major Advances In Sleep Medicine
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew J. Davis, MD, associate medical director and section chief of the neurology division at Sleep Dynamics, discusses the importance of sleep and ...
Anxiety & Sleep – Edward Franz Pace-Schott, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School –Experimentation, Understanding the Connections Between Sleep and Anxiety
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Franz Pace-Schott, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, delivers a fascinating auditory exploration of the many issu...
Tracking Transactions – Dan Abbate, CEO and Cofounder of EIGHTY ONE-c – Blockchain, Security, Crypto, and the Future of Transactional Business and Accounts
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Abbate, CEO and cofounder of EIGHTY ONE-c (81-c.com), provides a complete overview of blockchain, security, and the new developing markets. Abbat...
Crypto Asset Tracking – Alon Muroch, Cofounder and CEO of Blox – Keeping Your Accounts Clean, Safe, and Secure—Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Beyond
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alon Muroch, cofounder and CEO of blox (blox.io), talks about the current state of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the new advances in portfolio manag...
Human Physiology – Michael J. Joyner, MD, Researcher, Noted Expert on Human Performance –Understanding Physiology, Performance, and Blood Flow
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael J. Joyner, MD, physician, researcher, and noted expert on human performance and exercise physiology delivers an overview of the extensive stud...
Dental Care, Digital World – Brian McCarthy, Executive Vice President, Dentistry.com – Using Technology and Communication to Advance the Oral Care Industry, Connect Patients to Doctors, and Improve Wellness
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian McCarthy, Executive Vice President, Dentistry.com, provides an extensive overview of the current state of dental care. As the operational leade...
Adolescent Health, Obesity, and the Latest in Sleep Technology—Dr. Conrad Iber—University of Minnesota and Fairview Sleep Center
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Conrad began his career studying patterns of sleep interruption and doing work in various areas of epidemiology, and lately he's been working to i...
Intelligence Augmentation—Alex Bates—Author of Augmented Mind, Co-Founder of Sandbox, and Director at Neocortex Ventures
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since he was a kid, Alex Bates held a fascination for the inner workings of the mind and brain, and the interconnectedness of philosophy and math...
Catastrophe Calculations – Peter Saunders, Co-Director of The Institute of Science in Society, London – Understanding the Practical Applications of Catastrophe Theory
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Saunders, Co-Director of The Institute of Science in Society, London, and Emeritus professor of Applied Mathematics, King's College London, prov...
Genome Jamboree – Lynn Helena Caporale, Author of Darwin in the Genome – The Complex and Interesting Study of the Genome
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Helena Caporale, independent scholar and author of Darwin in the Genome, discusses DNA sequencing and all things related to the genome. Caporale...
Keto Care – Jen Fisch, Founder, Keto In The City – The Ketogenic Lifestyle for Wellness, Losing Weight, and Feeling Great!
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Fisch, founder, Keto In The City (ketointhecity.com), is hungry—hungry for knowledge, and she always has been. She is a self-described autoimmun...
Ionizing Radiation, Genetic Instability, and Genetic Sequencing—Keith Baverstock—Researcher and Author of Genes without Prominence: A Reappraisal of the Foundations of Biology
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Baverstock is a physical chemist by training whose primary career interest lies in the effects of ionizing radiation on public health and genomi...
On the Latest in the Treatment of Sleep Apnea from an Expert in the Field—Gabriele M. Barthlen, PhD, MD—Sleep Center Hawaii
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Certified in both sports medicine and neurology, Dr. Gabriele Barthlen, PhD, MD has directed several sleep centers and authored three books, 33 abstra...
Foot Fantastic – Emily Splichal, Podiatrist, Naboso Technology – Foot Stimulation For Multiple Improvements In Health
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Splichal knows all about your feet. In fact, she has spent a lifetime studying feet, in her practice as a successful podiatrist, and also as...
The Potentially Life-Saving Benefits of Human in Vitro Technologies In Lieu of Animal-Based Product Safety Testing—Dr. Ellen Berg—Alto Predict
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"As we have learned more and more about the mechanisms of toxicity and drug mechanisms, we've come to appreciate how different… people are from anim...
The Physics of Life – Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Duke University – Science and The Origin of Living Things
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Duke University, delivers a thought-provoking analysis of the mechanics of life, energ...
Genetic Gateways – Kenneth Weiss, Penn State Department of Biology – The Quest for Answers About Genetic Variation
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As an interested scientific mind, Kenneth Weiss has been fascinated by biology and genetic research through his long career in science. In this podcas...
Providing the Tools for Citizen and Community-Led Science—Sharon Terry—Genetic Alliance
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are approximately 10,000 known diseases affecting modern humans—about 7,000 of which are rare, and about 3,000 more which are common. Each and...
Delivering Compliant and Secure Cloud-Based Automated Solutions to 500,000 Professionals Worldwide—Eric Cutler—Abacus Next
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Abacus Next is the only fully-integrated technology as a service solution provider on the market, and their cloud-based solution is helping a wide ran...
A Philosopher's Insight on the World of Biology and Communication—Günther Witzany—Biocommunication and Natural Genome Editing
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gunther Witzany's original area of expertise was the philosophy of language, which brought him into the world where philosophy and the sciences meet...
Reversing Diabetes with a Simple Diet Change—Dr. Adam Nally—Author of The Keto Cure and Founder of Docmuscles.com
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a family history of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and a variety of other metabolic syndrome problems, Dr. Adam Nally tried to keep his c...
3D Printing Revolution – Nathan Wilmot & Keith Wilson, Dow Industrial Solutions – Advances in 3D Printing Processes and Materials That Are Improving Manufacturing Efficiency, Quality, and Accessibility
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Wilmot, associate R&D director, and Keith Wilson, strategic marketing manager, of Dow Industrial Solutions, discuss the launch of their new 3D ...
Biological Phenomena — Christopher Barrett, PhD, Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative — Biocomplexity, Answers Leading to Questions and More Answers As Scientists Seek To Understand the Myriad Pathways to Disease
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Barrett, PhD, is a distinguished professor and the executive director of the newly established Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative at the...
Biological Changes – James A. Shapiro, Professor of Microbiology, University of Chicago – Active Biological Functions and a History of Evolutionary Theory
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James A. Shapiro, professor of microbiology with the department of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Chicago, provides an overvi...
Toxic Algae Bloom, Carbon Fixation, and Potential Fuel Sources—Dr. Ben Long—Australian National University College of Science
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In comparison to most plants, cyanobacteria are simple and easy to work with—after all, they can be grown in glass tubes. However, there is a lot th...
Sleep Matter Initiative—Dr. Stuart Quan—Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Sleep affects everybody; we sleep for one third of our lives, it's the one activity we do the most of, and it's the one thing that if we don't do wel...
Genetic Generation — Kamal Obbad, CEO and Cofounder of Nebula Genomics — The Mysteries Revealed Through Genomic Data
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kamal Obbad, CEO and cofounder of Nebula Genomics (nebula.org), delivers a thorough overview of the current state of genomic data, research, and what ...
Robotic Sensors as the Eyes and Ears of New Jet Engines—Dr. James Kell—Rolls-Royce Engineering Company
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rolls-Royce is an engineering company that makes jet engines which get distributed all over the world for use in land, air, and sea. Some engines made...
Sleep & Technology — Sandeep Jain, MD, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Specialist — Medical Technology Advances for Sleep, and Controlling Access & Delivery of Your Patient Information
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sandeep Jain, MD, FCCP, pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist, as well as the founder of ListenMD, discusses sleep issues and disorders, and the tec...
Future Web is Now – Gabriel Rene, Director of VERSES Foundation – Spatial Web, How Tech Advances Such As Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence will Impact our World
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Rene, an architect of the spatial web, director of VERSES Foundation (verses.io), delivers an overview of the current state of technology, inc...
Nano Nano – Trevor Morin and William Dunbar of Two Pore Guys, Inc. – Nanotechnology Opens New Opportunities in Research
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Morin, PhD, CSO biochemistry, and William Dunbar, PhD, cofounder and acting CEO, of Two Pore Guys, Inc., provide an interesting overview of nan...
Cancer and Bone Marrow Fat Cells New Research on the Mechanism and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma—Michaela Reagan—Maine Medical Center Research Institute
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Quite a bit is known about bone-building cells (osteoblasts) and bone-resorbing cells (osteoclasts), but not much is known about bone marrow fat cells...
Surprising Insights from a Facial Plastic Surgeon—Howard David Stupak, MD—American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Turn on the TV or flip through the latest celebrity magazine and you're almost guaranteed to find a blurb or picture of the latest botched plastic sur...
Silkworm Cocoons Aiding in the Surgical Repair of Injured or Diseased Tissues—Whitney Stoppel—Stoppel Lab, University of Florida
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoppel Lab at the University of Florida opened its doors and accepted its first Ph.D. student just a few months ago, but they're already knee-dee...
Sleep An Undervalued, Misunderstood Human Necessity—Michael Howell, MD—Sleep Performance Institute
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Poor sleep is pervasive in our culture and is thought of as being…dispensable, and this has consequences that range from motor vehicle accidents to...