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Episode 73: April 2021

In this episode, we hear about microdosing, bacteria in rivers, parasites and inflammation, aging, and non-inclusive language in science.
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Episode 73: April 2021
Raimond Klavins (CC0)

Chapters

  1. 0:35
    Psychedelic placebo
    The placebo effect may explain the benefits of microdosing
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  2. 6:59
    Punting and sequencing
    A new device helps to monitor freshwater bacteria
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  3. 13:36
    Parasites to the rescue
    Molecules released by parasites may have helped to reduce inflammation in the past.
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  4. 20:28
    Biological clocks and aging
    Biological ageing is linked to both physical and mental health
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  5. 27:16
    Non-inclusive language in science
    Non-inclusive terms are on the rise in scientific literature

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    Gross ways to live long: Parasitic worms as an anti-inflammaging therapy?

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  5. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: A call to eradicate non-inclusive terms from the life sciences

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