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The Lab Report

The Lab Report

Genova Diagnostics, Inc

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments... and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years.... We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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The Lab Report - The Hormone Shift with Dr. Taz Bhatia
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01/23/24 • 37 min

Dr. Taz Bhatia is a conventionally trained physician who has always been way ahead of her time. For years she’s been combining the best of modern science with eastern medical wisdom to help patients get to the root cause of chronic disease. As one of the OGs in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Taz has become a national social media influencer, author, speaker, podcaster, television star, and go-to expert in women’s health. Her latest book “The Hormone Shift” offers patients the tools they need to navigate life’s hormone changes with ease.

In today’s episode, we meet the one and only Dr. Taz Bhatia - a world-renowned expert in women’s health. Listen in as we discuss her brand-new book “The Hormone Shift.”

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 4:20 Meet the one and only Dr. Taz!
  • 8:15 Eastern medicine influences
  • 11:45 Advice for clinicians wanting to make the leap!
  • 18:05 Women’s health and Power Types
  • 22:25 The Hormone Shift and approaching hormonal imbalance
  • 25:40 Diet and Lifestyle factors
  • 29:25 Behavior change and the art of medicine
  • 31:50 Taz on social media and YouTube
  • 33:40 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

doctortaz.com

The Hormone Shift

Instagram: @drtazmd

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson dedicated her life to public health and veterinary epidemiology. In studying dolphins, she discovered the first essential fatty acid to be found in over 90 years – C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid). Dr. Stephanie’s discovery and further research on C15:0 has uncovered some amazing cellular health benefits and significant potential for disease prevention. With this knowledge, Dr. Stephanie pivoted and founded fatty15 - a company that produces the world’s first, and only science-backed, patented C15:0 supplement.

In today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson about her latest research into the newly discovered essential fatty acid C15:0 and how supplementation with fatty15 could be a game-changer for cellular health.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 4:45 Stephanie Venn-Watson on veterinary epidemiology and dolphins
  • 10:15 Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0), dolphins, and disease
  • 12:20 Food sources for C15:0
  • 15:35 Essential fatty acid criteria
  • 18:45 Cellular stability and pentadecanoic acid
  • 21:10 Red blood cell membranes and testing
  • 24:10 Iron and ferroptosis
  • 28:00 Measuring cell fragility
  • 31:30 Ferroptosis and inflammatory cascades
  • 34:05 Fatty15 supplementation
  • 39:10 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

fatty15

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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The Lab Report - The Benefits of Berberine
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04/09/24 • 24 min

Berberine is an alkaloid compound that can be extracted from several plants. It is a widely used supplement in personalized medicine and is also beginning to get some traction within the conventional medicine space. Berberine is mainly used in the GI tract for its antimicrobial effects, but as it relates to gut health, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What is even more fascinating is berberine’s vast systemic metabolic influences.

In today’s episode, we dive into the wide array of berberine’s important effects. Not only on the gut, but also on detoxification systems, skin, eyes, lipid and blood glucose control, hypertension, and cardiovascular health.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 4:00 Berberine – not an herb – where does it come from?
  • 6:55 Overall gut modulator, skin health, and detox
  • 13:05 Metabolic dysfunction – blood glucose, protein, lipids
  • 14:50 Cardiovascular effects and heart health
  • 16:00 Contraindications and safety considerations
  • 18:00 What’s in a name?

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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The Lab Report - This Podcast Will Give You Heartburn
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09/17/24 • 28 min

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn, is incredibly common as is the use of stomach acid suppressing medication. But what if there is far more to the story than stomach acid? There are many other factors to consider in a patient with heartburn. We are going to dive into the physiology of gastric acid, gastric hormonal signaling, and a slew of medications and foods that might be the real culprit. Are PPI’s over prescribed? Are we missing the picture? Tune in to find out.

In today’s episode, we tackle some burning questions about GERD and try to get to the root cause. Are acid suppressing medications always the answer? Perhaps the story is not that simple.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 3:45 Conventional medicine’s approach to GERD
  • 6:30 The roll of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
  • 8:15 Stomach acid and gastric hormonal signaling
  • 13:20 Foods that affect the LES
  • 14:15 PPI’s - controversy and weaning
  • 18:00 Prescriptive meds, lifestyle, and the LES
  • 19:50 Hiatal hernias
  • 21:30 Question of the Day
    • How does hypochlorhydria or PPI use affect Genova testing?

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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The Lab Report - Basil Seeds: The New Superfood with Shakira Niazi
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06/04/24 • 38 min

Shakira Niazi is the founder of Basil Seed Works – an organic basil seed product line featuring the superfood ZenBasil. As a refugee from war-torn Afghanistan who was later raised and educated in the US, Shakira’s path to becoming an entrepreneur is remarkable. Although she’s known for her work with Vita Water – helping to solve the world water crisis and providing water points to poor villages around the world, her current focus is to bring basil seeds from the Far East to the Western world. Basil seeds are a natural source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

In today’s show, Shakira Niazi tells us her inspiring story - from childhood refugee to being featured in Times Square. We also discuss the amazing health benefits of basil seeds and why they are the new superfood!

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 5:30 Meet Shakira Niazi and hear her amazing story
  • 10:30 Changing courses through the pandemic
  • 20:40 Health benefits of basil seeds
  • 26:40 Hydrating and using basil seeds
  • 28:45 ZenBasil vs. other basil seeds
  • 30:45 Where to find ZenBasil
  • 32:00 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

ZenBasil

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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The Lab Report - Holistic Mental Health with Everest Goldstein
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04/23/24 • 39 min

Everest Goldstein is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is also certified in Functional Medicine and has an extensive background in integrative wellness interventions. She deeply cares about her patients and devotes her time to working closely with each of them to address their individual needs. Knowing the importance of the brain-body connection, Everest addresses the body as a whole to optimize health and wellness.

In today’s episode, we dive into the root causes of mood disorders and psychiatric illness with Everest Goldstein. Everest discusses how nutrition, diet, and lifestyle can contribute to mental health and wellness. If you are struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically, Everest is here to help you regain your life.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 4:30 Meet Everest Goldstein and hear about her passion for psychiatry
  • 7:45 Everest’s unique approach to mental health
  • 9:55 The debate of mental health root causes
  • 12:15 Gut microbiome and the brain connection
  • 16:50 Nutrition changes for better outcomes
  • 20:00 Using the ketogenic diet in mental illness
  • 23:50 Protein, amino acids, and neurotransmitters
  • 26:00 The role for psychiatric medications
  • 28:30 Coaching lifestyle changes and motivation
  • 31:50 Therapy and counseling
  • 35:12 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Lab Report - Metabolic Health = GOOD ENERGY with Dr. Casey Means
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05/14/24 • 52 min

We are honored to welcome Dr. Casey Means back to the show. She is not only a passionate advocate for metabolic health, but also a voice of reason amidst a broken healthcare system, a profound champion spreading the message of connectedness and fearlessness, and lastly a dear friend. Dr. Means’ new book “Good Energy – The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health” is available now anywhere books are sold.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Casey Means about her new book “Good Energy” which outlines how to connect the dots in healthcare, the critical importance of metabolic health, and practical tips to change your life and create your own GOOD ENERGY.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 3:10 The Amazing Dr. Casey Means on connection vs. siloes in medicine
  • 8:45 Economics of the current healthcare model and outdated thinking
  • 12:15 Longevity and biohacking – where have we lost our way?
  • 19:55 Fear of death, control, and transcending the fear mindset
  • 23:20 Fixing incentive structures of the healthcare system & food and farm industries
  • 33:10 Practical tips and eating for GOOD ENERGY
  • 40:55 Overcoming behavior change obstacles – listen to your body!
  • 44:00 ROI in eating healthy whole foods
  • 45:35 Life is miraculous, live in awe- not fear
  • 48:05 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Get your copy of Good Energy today!

Casey’s Newsletter sign-up: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletter

Casey’s Social Media Platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaseyMeansMD

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseymeansmd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyMeansMD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-means-md/

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Lab Report - Integrative Sports Nutrition with Ian Craig
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07/02/24 • 44 min

In the world of athletic performance, there are plenty of health experts. But none like Ian Craig. Ian Craig takes a holistic and very personalized approach. With his joint academic backgrounds in exercise physiology and nutritional therapy, and a long successful career as a British middle-distance runner and coach, he’s been developing the concept of integrative sports nutrition for the past 20 years.

Today we speak with Ian Craig who lays out the case for personalized and holistic care when it comes to optimizing athletic performance. Through his Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition in Scotland, he’s been a leading voice worldwide bridging the gap between conventional sports nutrition and a functional approach to health.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 5:00 Meet the amazing Ian Craig
  • 6:55 Balancing life load and athletics
  • 11:10 Runners vs. other athletes
  • 14:30 Integrative Sports Nutrition Pyramid
  • 21:00 Convincing athletes to rest!
  • 24:35 Ergogenic aids
  • 28:05 The line between ergogenic aids and PEDs
  • 30:25 Trade-offs with ergogenic aids
  • 32:45 Upcoming textbook and CISN training
  • 37:15 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN)

Health Feeds Performance Podcast

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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The Lab Report - The Methylation Episode!
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05/07/24 • 32 min

The word ‘methylation’ has become somewhat of a buzz word in functional and personalized medicine. We’ve mentioned it several times throughout many episodes of The Lab Report – hard to avoid since it’s involved in just about every biological process.

In today’s episode, we finally hit the topic of methylation head on and dive into the methylation cycle itself. What is it? Why should you care? Although biochemistry can be intimidating, listen as we simplify and demystify the steps involved. You may find it helpful to refer to a Methylation Pathway Chart while listening to this one!

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 2:00 What is methylation and why is it clinically important
  • 5:30 Jumping into the biochemistry – metaphors to the rescue!
  • 11:35 Homocysteine
  • 14:00 The main pathway versus back up pathway
  • 19:33 Transsulfuration
  • 22:30 Multi-omics and the methylation cycle
  • 27:50 Question of the Day
    • “What does it mean if homocysteine is low?”

Additional Resources:

Genova's Methylation Panel

Dr. Michael Chapman's Methylation Webinar

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and show not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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The Lab Report - Food Additives - Hidden in Plain Sight
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06/11/24 • 24 min

Food labels can be very confusing. In fact, many of us completely ignore them. If you look at the ingredients in many processed foods, you’ve probably tried to pronounce some of the chemical compounds listed in the ingredients. The food industry adds chemicals to food to either enhance flavor and color, or to preserve shelf life. There are thousands of accepted food additives and some may have important health implications.

In today’s episode, we discuss just a few additives you might want to keep an eye out for next time you go to the grocery store.

Today on The Lab Report:

  • 3:20 MSG – monosodium glutamate
  • 6:40 Nitrites and nitrates
  • 9:55 The “Name that Food” game
  • 12:45 Sulfites are everywhere
  • 13:55 Maraschino cherries are polarizing?
  • 15:20 Sulfites as a top food allergen
  • 16:55 Food colorings, FD&C, lakes, and blue rats
  • 21:25 Artificial vs. natural flavoring

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected].

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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How many episodes does The Lab Report have?

The Lab Report currently has 309 episodes available.

What topics does The Lab Report cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Medicine, Fitness and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Lab Report?

The episode title 'The Hormone Shift with Dr. Taz Bhatia' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Lab Report?

The average episode length on The Lab Report is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Lab Report released?

Episodes of The Lab Report are typically released every 6 days.

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The first episode of The Lab Report was released on Jan 21, 2020.

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