https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:58 +0000 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:58 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) The Petri Dish is a lively podcast that's been culturing scientific banter since 2013. We are sharing our scientific perspectives on interesting news, discoveries, issues, and policies with anyone who is passionately curious about all things science. Culturing scientific banter since 2013 The Petri Dish Podcast no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000057892000-6g9tj9-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish science,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcastSharing our scientific perspectives on interesting news, discoveries, issues, and policies with anyone who is passionately curious about all things science.thepetridishpodcast@gmail.com tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/135336499 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:48:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/punch-drunk-boxing-football 00:24:19 The Petri Dish Podcast no In this episode, we discuss what is known about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an increasingly discussed issue due to its effects on current and former football players. We discuss who else CTE affects, what is happening in the brain of affected individuals, and how more research is needed to solve this serious problem. In this episode, we discuss what is known about … In this episode, we discuss what is known about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an increasingly discussed issue due to its effects on current and former football players. We discuss who else CTE affects, what is happening in the brain of affected individuals, and how more research is needed to solve this serious problem. thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/131168648 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:52:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/she-blinded-me-with-science 00:19:30 The Petri Dish Podcast no In our inaugural episode of 2014, we discuss how a company called GoldieBlox is helping to create the next generation of female engineers, how the three of us got bitten by the science "bug", and what can be done to get kids more interested in STEM fields. In our inaugural episode of 2014, we discuss how … In our inaugural episode of 2014, we discuss how a company called GoldieBlox is helping to create the next generation of female engineers, how the three of us got bitten by the science "bug", and what can be done to get kids more interested in STEM fields. thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/124178518 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:36:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/shots-shots-shots-shots-shots 00:26:16 The Petri Dish Podcast no It’s flu season...In this episode we discuss how vaccines are made and what happens after it is injected into your body. It’s flu season...In this episode we discuss how … It’s flu season...In this episode we discuss how vaccines are made and what happens after it is injected into your body. thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/117957139 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:30:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/a-fear-to-remember-light 00:27:26 The Petri Dish Podcast no Ever wished you could change a memory...in a mouse? In this episode, we find out what a memory looks like and how it can be altered in the lab using a novel technology known as optigenetics. Ever wished you could change a memory...in a mous… Ever wished you could change a memory...in a mouse? In this episode, we find out what a memory looks like and how it can be altered in the lab using a novel technology known as optigenetics. thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/109572108 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:13:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/the-brca1-gene-understanding 00:23:03 The Petri Dish Podcast no The BRCA1 Gene: Understanding the Acronym Angelina Jolie's powerful op-ed in the NY Times took us through an emotional decision she made due to a genetic mutation. In this episode, we discuss facts and statistics surrounding the BRCA1 gene, patenting genes, and the high cost of testing. The BRCA1 Gene: Understanding the Acronym Ange… The BRCA1 Gene: Understanding the Acronym Angelina Jolie's powerful op-ed in the NY Times took us through an emotional decision she made due to a genetic mutation. In this episode, we discuss facts and statistics surrounding the BRCA1 gene, patenting genes, and the high cost of testing. thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/109562473 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:02:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/are-you-afraid-of-the-franken 00:25:56 The Petri Dish Podcast no Are You Afraid of the Franken-wheat? Ever wonder what all the fuss is about around genetically-modified organisms (GMOs)? In this episode, we attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff in the recent and ongoing controversy surrounding GMOs and the implications of their use for human health and the environment. Are You Afraid of the Franken-wheat? Ever wond… Are You Afraid of the Franken-wheat? Ever wonder what all the fuss is about around genetically-modified organisms (GMOs)? In this episode, we attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff in the recent and ongoing controversy surrounding GMOs and the implications of their use for human health and the environment. thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/109561946 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:58:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/thepetridish/getting-friendly-with-the 00:32:43 The Petri Dish Podcast no Getting Friendly With the Microbes That Call Your Body Home Did you know there are trillions of microbes that colonize the human body? Collectively, they are known as the human microbiome. It’s amazing to think that for each human cell there are ten bacterial cells on or in our bodies. In this episode of the Petri Dish Podcast, we will discuss a promising and exciting area of science that studies the complex relationship between microbes and human health! Getting Friendly With the Microbes That Call Your… Getting Friendly With the Microbes That Call Your Body Home Did you know there are trillions of microbes that colonize the human body? Collectively, they are known as the human microbiome. It’s amazing to think that for each human cell there are ten bacterial cells on or in our bodies. In this episode of the Petri Dish Podcast, we will discuss a promising and exciting area of science that studies the complex relationship between microbes and human health! thepetridishpodcast@gmail.comscience,petri,dish,biology,scientists,pop,science,pop,sci,science,podcast