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Episode 93: June 2023

In this episode, we hear about food-related memories, termite nests, the importance of monitoring livestock abortions, monkey malaria, and how a common language is important in neurodiversity research.
Episode 93: June 2023
Termite Mounds. Philip Morton (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Chapters

  1. 0:35
    Monkey malaria
    Deforestation and changes in habitat are increasing the prevalence of monkey malaria.
    This chapter is based on the following content
    • Research Article by Emilia Johnson, Reuben Sunil Kumar Sharma ... Kimberly Fornace
  2. 6:50
    Building a termite nest
    Substrate evaporation has a central role in the construction of nests by termites.
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  3. 15:09
    Disease surveillance
    Keeping track of livestock abortions can help with food security and public health
  4. 21:05
    Language matters in neurodiversity
    Improving our understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions requires collaborations between various fields of research
    This chapter is based on the following content
  5. 26:51
    Delicious memories
    The neurohormone octopamine has an important role in forming memories about food
    This chapter is based on the following content