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The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast

The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast

Written by: Dan Perra & Patrick Novak
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Dan and Patrick's weekly antidote to doomscrolling: the most consequential developments in science and tech with sources and honest disagreement, a mindset principle for good mental health (Think Positive — the first show to take mental health as seriously as the science), and one concrete action with real numbers — The Lever. Plus the Do Positive Dispatch: what listeners actually did. Do something about it. AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.Copyright 2026 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 77: One CRISPR dose cut LDL cholesterol by 52.5 percent and held the drop for a full year.

    Ep 77: One CRISPR dose cut LDL cholesterol by 52.5 percent and held the drop for a full year.
    Sep 28 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast One CRISPR dose cut LDL cholesterol by 52.5 percent and held the drop for a full year. The Positive Papers One CRISPR treatment cut “bad” cholesterol in half for a full year A single dose of an experimental CRISPR therapy cut LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by about half in patients with difficult-to-treat lipid disorders. ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · phys.org AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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    11 mins
  • Ep 76: A urine test spotted bladder-cancer genes in 71 of 77 patients while ruling out the disease…

    Ep 76: A urine test spotted bladder-cancer genes in 71 of 77 patients while ruling out the disease…
    Sep 23 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast A urine test spotted bladder-cancer genes in 71 of 77 patients while ruling out the disease with high accuracy in a UK observational study. The Positive Papers Corals show 'vaccine-like' responses after pathogen exposure KAUST researchers showed that low-level exposure to dead pathogenic cells triggers protective responses in corals that improve resistance to future infection. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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    10 mins
  • Ep 75: Scotland restored more than 3,500 hectares of wildlife reserves using robot mowers and…

    Ep 75: Scotland restored more than 3,500 hectares of wildlife reserves using robot mowers and…
    Sep 22 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast Scotland restored more than 3,500 hectares of wildlife reserves using robot mowers and virtual fences that boosted threatened species recovery. The Positive Papers 1. The project covered 11 reserves and deployed robot mowers plus virtual fencing to reduce disturbance while allowing targeted grazing. These tools cut human presence in sensitive zones and let managers maintain precise vegetation control without heavy machinery. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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    12 mins
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