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Crows have long been the subject of folklore, likely because they’re strikingly similar to humans, leading lives rich in personality, intelligence, and relationships. In this episode, we fly the streets of Seattle with a crow as she grooms her mate, delivers what appears to be a gift, and finally commutes miles away from her territory to gather and chat with thousands of other crows before it’s time to roost for the night.

A ticking biological clock shouldn't feel like a time bomb! Learn what you need to know about modern fertility to help take control of your reproductive future—from egg and embryo freezing to IVF, surrogacy, and beyond. Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and 90 percent of...

SECOND SEASON Four episodes. Four powerful stories of patients and former patients who benefited from personalised medicine. From oncology to rare genetic disorders, from preventive surgery to cardiovascular diseases, this podcast brings real human experiences to life, showing how tailor-made therapies are reshaping treatment into a more effective and informed journey. The second season of the Science of You is a Chora Media podcast, supported by the European Partnership for Personalised Medicine, coordinated by Fondazione Toscana Life Sciences. The Science of You is co-funded by the European ...

With all the advances in science in the last century, why are there still so many infectious diseases? Why haven’t we found cures for difficult cancers? Why hasn’t any major progress been made in the treatment of mental illness? And how do we intend to stop, and not only that but reverse, global warming and the climate crisis? In Saved by Science, scientist Mark Poznansky examines the many crises facing humanity while encouraging us with the promise of an emerging solution: synthetic biology.

This guide will show you how to take your health into your own hands. You will no longer sit on the sidelines - instead you can play an active and empowered role in the state of your own health. This book will help you: understand how the environment and your genes interact; learn how to use your own genetic information to your advantage; create an actionable plan based on your genomics to radically transform your health and improve your vitality; and discover how to improve your health span and lead a productive, happy, and healthy life.

This unique self-help guide equips undergraduates, postgraduate students, and early career researchers within the sciences with transferable communication skills that they can adapt and refer back to as they progress through their careers. This book facilitates clear and concise communication in both academic scenarios and the workplace. It covers settings ranging from job interviews, through conference presentations, to explaining your research to the general public.

How does a mere molecule—a chemical structure—become a drug? And how do we know that it works safely? In a one-trillion-dollar pharmaceutical industry with high-stakes profits and perils, battles are raging every day to successfully bring a molecule to its birth: an FDA-approved medicine. In Race for a Remedy, Makhdum Ahmed, MD, an internationally renowned expert in cancer treatment and drug development, takes listeners behind the scenes of the fascinating and intense world of cancer drug development.

In this book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires listeners to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and provides expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. She interviews eight leading brain-health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide listeners to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health.

COVID-19 has stolen our security and our nation's peace of mind. There is a pandemic virus as well as a crippling epidemic of fear sweeping America. Why? The answer, according to nationally renowned health commentator Dr. Marc Siegel, is that we already lived in an artificially created culture of fear that was just waiting to be unleashed. In COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science, Siegel identifies three major catalysts of the culture of fear - government, the media, and our own psyche.

Enzymes are the astonishing tiny molecular machines that make life possible. Each one of these small proteins speeds up a single chemical reaction inside a living organism many millionfold. Working together, teams of enzymes carry out all the processes that collectively we recognize as life, from making DNA to digesting food. This Very Short Introduction explains the why and the how of speeding up these reactions - catalysis - before going on to reveal how we have evolved these catalysts of such extraordinary power and exquisite selectivity.

Menschen mit immunvermittelten Erkrankungen sind oft nicht ausreichend geimpft und damit nicht gut vor Infektionen geschützt. Impfungen zählen generell zu den effektivsten vorbeugenden Maßnahmen im Gesundheitsschutz. Im Projekt VAC-MAC (VACcinierung von MS/Arthritis/Colitis-Patient:innen) erforschen wir Impfhindernisse und informieren Erkrankte und behandelnde Ärzt:innen. Unser Ziel: Möglichst wenig Komplikationen durch Infektionen und eine möglichst gute medizinische Versorgung für Menschen mit immunvermittelten Erkrankungen.

Questa serie racconta come la medicina stia cambiando il modo di affrontare malattie complesse, un tempo considerate senza alternative. Attraverso il confronto con specialisti di riferimento, emergono i progressi della ricerca, l’evoluzione delle strategie terapeutiche e il ruolo sempre più centrale della prevenzione e della personalizzazione delle cure. Dall’oncologia alla vaccinazione, il racconto mette al centro il tempo, le scelte e la responsabilità condivisa tra scienza, sistema sanitario e persone, offrendo uno sguardo concreto sul futuro della salute. Il futuro della salute è ...

Este podcast fue realizado en respuesta del trabajo final de Teleradiología II, en él se abordarán las diferentes formas de cómo reducir los movimientos de adquisición en RMI

Basically EMS is an EMS podcast for everyone. Our goal is to give current or future emergency medical personnel of all different certification levels basic information in a more relaxed atmosphere. Basically EMS is presented by EMT's and Paramedics who do the job everyday, as well as experienced EMS instructors. Happy learning!

Mankind across the world has been imprisoned. They called it lockdown. We have been terrified into submission. Words like ‘pandemic’ and images of horror have been thrust upon us. It is all a scam. A lie. It is part of a long-term plot to control, manipulate and enslave mankind. A divided world has been brought together under a common threat and it is just the beginning. There are massive, global revolutions being created and fostered by a powerful, dark and sinister group that have directed the sheep for countless generations.

Thal Pals: The Alpha Beta Revolution Podcast is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by thalassemia. Each episode strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the thalassemia community. Learn more about thalassemia by visiting RethinkThalassemia.com. Join an inclusive community and build connections with other hemolytic anemia allies by following @AllyVoicesRising on Instagram. Thal Pals is sponsored by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. This podcast is ...

On Lifespan, you’ll hear stories about encounters with the health care system. Each show contains stories bound by a common theme – a person’s personal journey through a particular type of medical trauma. The stories are deeply personal. Some stories reflect a person’s response to treatment and other stories simply reflect on the aftermath of an illness. Even when multiple people are describing their experiences with the same disease, condition or treatment, each account is unique. If the subject of this podcast interests you, please subscribe to Lifespan wherever you access your ...

“Con altri occhi” racconta le storie di vita di cinque donne che hanno vissuto o stanno vivendo l’esperienza di un tumore del seno. Sono storie che ci emozionano e ci fanno riflettere ben oltre i confini della malattia e della sua cura. Alla loro narrazione intima e inedita si affiancano le voci dei medici dell’Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, lo IEO, che accompagnano il racconto con informazioni scientifiche, ma ci mostrano anche l’umanità che sta dietro al rapporto medico-paziente.Sono storie che ci commuovono, a volte ci stupiscono e allo stesso tempo ci rassicurano, perché ci ...

The big question - what is the meaning of life? The great quest - to find meaning in life. I devoted my life to filling all the roles, pursuing all the achievements, and engaging with all the relationships I thought would provide the greatest meaning to my life. Only to come to the reckoning that the world doesn't give meaning to my life. I do. Join me as I discuss how we make meaning from our lives and how we can satisfy ourselves in every moment, regardless of the circumstances. kevinmiller.co *Over 75 million downloads, 350 expert guests, 1,700 episodes...and the journey continues on the ...

L’institut Montparnasse, le think tank de la MGEN, dont la mission est notamment de réfléchir à l’évolution de la protection sociale solidaire, se penche sur la question de l’avenir du modèle mutualiste.Crédits Bâtissons des futurs solidaires est un podcast produit par Podcasters Media pour l’Institut Mutualiste, le think tank de la MGEN. Réalisation : Carole Renucci. Musique : Audioscreen Identité graphique : Institut Mutualiste Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.