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
  • Ep 74: Perovskite cells reach 34.71 percent efficiency underwater at ten meters, turning ocean…

    Ep 74: Perovskite cells reach 34.71 percent efficiency underwater at ten meters, turning ocean…
    Sep 21 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast Perovskite cells reach 34.71 percent efficiency underwater at ten meters, turning ocean depths into viable energy sites. The Positive Papers ... 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 73: A new termite treatment kills 95 percent of colonies by blocking exoskeleton formation…

    Ep 73: A new termite treatment kills 95 percent of colonies by blocking exoskeleton formation…
    Sep 20 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast A new termite treatment kills 95 percent of colonies by blocking exoskeleton formation during molting, offering a targeted alternative to broad fumigation. The Positive Papers New chemical wipes out 95% of termites without harming humans Researchers developed a compound that prevents drywood termites from forming new exoskeletons during their required molting stage. ... 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 72: Marmot numbers on Vancouver Island have climbed back to 427 through sustained recovery work.

    Ep 72: Marmot numbers on Vancouver Island have climbed back to 427 through sustained recovery work.
    Sep 19 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast Marmot numbers on Vancouver Island have climbed back to 427 through sustained recovery work. The Positive Papers Marmot population on Vancouver Island climbs to 427 as recovery efforts continue British Columbia recovery teams have brought the Vancouver Island marmot count to 427 animals. The rebound follows years of captive breeding and habitat protection on the island. ... 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 71: Thirteen hen harrier chicks fledged at one Cumbria reserve this season, the best count…

    Ep 71: Thirteen hen harrier chicks fledged at one Cumbria reserve this season, the best count…
    Sep 18 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast Thirteen hen harrier chicks fledged at one Cumbria reserve this season, the best count there in a century. The Positive Papers New cat species identified in Bolivia for the first time in over 100 years Researchers in Bolivia documented the tilcayo tiger cat as a distinct wildcat species smaller than a typical housecat. ... 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
  • Ep 70: India's coal power saw zero growth for the first time in 50 years as clean-energy capacity…

    Ep 70: India's coal power saw zero growth for the first time in 50 years as clean-energy capacity…
    Sep 17 2026
    The DP Pod: The Do Positive Podcast India's coal power saw zero growth for the first time in 50 years as clean-energy capacity expanded. The Positive Papers India's clean-energy push hits a milestone: Coal power sees no growth for first time in 50 years India's electricity generation from coal remained flat for the first time in half a century while overall power demand rose. ... 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