Episode 106 Turner Syndrome: Let’s talk about X
Are you in the mood to chat chromosomes, specifically the X chromosome? If so, have we got the perfect episode for you! […]
Episode 105 Down in the Mumps
We’ve covered measles, we’ve taken on rubella, and now we’re finishing up the classic MMR vaccine by exploring the other M: mumps. […]
Episode 104 The Bends: Industrial Revolution, baby
Don your wetsuit, grab your oxygen tank, and securely fasten your mask, because this week we’re going on our deepest dive yet. […]
Episode 103 Leptospirosis: Don’t blame the rats
The story of leptospirosis is chock full of variety. In terms of biology, any number of different Leptospira species and serovars can […]
Episode 102 Arsenic: Paris Green with Envy
“The king of poisons,” “the poison of kings,” “inheritance powder.” As its various nicknames suggest, arsenic’s notoriety largely stems from its use […]
Episode 101 Immortality: This Podcast Won’t Kill You
For what was originally going to be our 100th regular season episode, we wanted to turn the vaguely threatening title of our […]
Episode 100 Monkeypox: Here we go again?
A little over two years into a pandemic, the last thing you probably want to see is headlines announcing yet another disease […]
Episode 99 Salmonella: A hard egg to crack
We’ve all been there: doubled over in pain as stomach cramps grip your guts; the panicked shuffle to the nearest bathroom; the […]
Episode 98 Folate: Marmite, anyone?
It’s been years since our first (and, until now, only) vitamin-centric episode on scurvy, and we’re thrilled to be dipping our toes […]
Special Episode: Snake Venom Evolution
Our snake venom episode last week took us down some fascinating roads, from the pathophysiological effects of these compounds to the snake […]
