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Why viral evolution is different from antibiotic resistance

Posted on October 1st 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 502

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult discusses concerns about whether vaccines were rushed or can lead to more harmful forms of the virus.

Should we be afraid of exponential gene technology? │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 500

In this clip, Dr. George Church describes how gene writing projects could deliver health benefits for future generations.

Learning events are "replayed" at rapid speed during deep sleep to reinforce learning | Matt Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 490

Dr. Matthew Walker describes how studies in rats and humans demonstrate that the brain "replays" events and experiences to facilitate learning.

Will gene drive eliminate Lyme disease and malaria? │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 478

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses the opportunities and possible dangers of tools for genetic engineering.

Are there sex differences in gaining mass and strength? | Dr. Chris McGlory

Posted on July 19th 2023 (10 months)
Views: 472

In this clip, Dr. McGlory discusses the intriguing interplay between resistance training, nutrition, and muscle adaptation, especially among older adults.

Why the first human genome cost three billion dollars │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 365

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses the Human Genome Project and how it has revolutionized many areas of science.

Benefits of 1-on-1 therapy & group dynamics in exercise for Parkinson's patients | Giselle Petzinger

Posted on October 28th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 357

In this clip, Dr. Giselle Petzinger explains how to design an optimal exercise regimen for people with Parkinson's disease.

Why we should sequence all vertebrates for de-extinction │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 341

In this clip, Dr. George Church describes Genome Project-Write, its goals, and the technology fueling it.

Curing the donor organ shortage with gene editing │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 342

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses how engineering animal organs may make them suitable for human transplant.

Vaccine risks vs. benefits for young healthy people | Dr. Roger Seheult

Posted on September 29th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 92

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult shares his experience caring for young unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in the hospital.

Covid-19 vaccines and VAERS

Posted on September 29th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 41

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult explains how vaccine safety data is collected using the VAERS reporting system.

Why people age at different rates and how menopause and obesity contribute | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 22nd 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss how and why individuals age at different rates and how menopause and obesity may increase an individual's rate of aging.

Timing metformin to avoid negative effects on exercise adaptation: plausibility | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses whether timing metformin administration apart from exercise may be a strategy to overcome some of its adverse effects.

Is SARS-CoV-2 infection enhanced by our antibody response? | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on June 21st 2020 (almost 4 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how the quantity and quality of antibodies against a virus might lead to negative outcomes.

Low omega-3s and other lifestyle factors that accelerate aging | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 22nd 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss lifestyle factors that accelerate epigenetic aging including smoking cigarettes or having a low omega-3 index.

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