Science is Fun!
Peter Turnbaugh
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Can we eat saturated fat again?
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02/18/24 • 107 min
Natural born killers
Science is Fun!
01/07/24 • 84 min
Don't Panic! How to live with COVID-19
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09/26/21 • 113 min
I'm am so excited to welcome Dr. Monica Gandhi to the show. Throughout the pandemic, Monica has been a source of reliable and clear headed insight, especially with regards to the importance of re-opening schools. This conversation remains timely given the increasing rate of infections and stalled vaccination effort.
How to design a drug in an afternoon
Science is Fun!
08/22/21 • 90 min
This week I chat with another talented chemist: Bill DeGrado from UCSF. Bill is a pioneer in the de novo design of proteins. He talks about how he got into this area and how it has created opportunities to treat disease.
Enzyme spotting
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08/15/21 • 114 min
This week I'm joined by Charly Craik, a chemist at UCSF who develops sophisticated tools for studying biology. He talks about his quest to watch enzymes function in real-time in cells and even whole mice, and how his research is paving the way for new therapies for HIV, cancer, and COVID-19.
Should scientists be politicians?
Science is Fun!
05/23/21 • 104 min
Keith Yamamoto, the Vice Chancellor for Science Policy and Strategy at UCSF, explains why he has been committed throughout his career to reform the funding, publication, and practice of science. He also discusses his vision for the future of precision medicine and how team-based projects could accelerate scientific progress.
Do we already know the cure for cancer?
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05/09/21 • 102 min
Dr. Alan Venook is a renowned expert on gastrointestinal malignancies at UCSF. He discusses the innovative ways doctors are treating cancer, the challenges of designing clinical trials, and the future of cancer therapy.
Should biologists spend less time doing experiments?
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05/02/21 • 121 min
KC Huang, a physicist at Stanford with one of the most eclectic research histories I've seen, patiently explains photons, the biophysics of cell shape, and why biologists should embrace theory.
Finding the AIDS virus
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01/21/24 • 67 min
Why can't you understand what your Doctor is talking about?
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03/21/21 • 141 min
My first international guest, the renowned Irish microbiome researcher Fergus Shanahan, talks about his new book "The Language of Illness" and his eclectic research on the inflammatory bowel diseases (plural!), physical fitness (not exercise!), and Irish Travelers (popularized by the movie Snatch).
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FAQ
How many episodes does Science is Fun! have?
Science is Fun! currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Science is Fun! cover?
The podcast is about Biotech, Research, Policy, Podcasts, Education, Science and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Science is Fun!?
The episode title 'What boxing teaches us about autoimmunity' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Science is Fun!?
The average episode length on Science is Fun! is 104 minutes.
How often are episodes of Science is Fun! released?
Episodes of Science is Fun! are typically released every 7 days, 12 hours.
When was the first episode of Science is Fun!?
The first episode of Science is Fun! was released on Jul 24, 2020.
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