Episode Details

Today, you’ll learn about how researchers are using stem cells to cure infertility in mice, the health benefits of honey made by ants, and the potential emotional toll of using AI at work. 

Ovarian Failure Cure 

• “Stem Cell Therapy Restores Fertility in Mouse Model.” by Katie Brighton. 2023. 
• https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/stem-cell-therapy-restores-fertility-in-mouse-model-376618
• “Fertility restoration in mice with chemotherapy induced ovarian failure using differentiated iPSCs.” by Kevin M. Elias, et al. 2023. 
• https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(23)00280-3/fulltext
• “Pathogenesis and Causes of Premature ovarian Failure: An Update.” by Mahbod Ebrahimi, M.D. & Firoozeh Akbari Asbagh, M.D. 2011. 
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4059950/
• “Mechanisms of epigenetic memory.” by Agustina D’Urso & Jason H. Brickner. 2014. 
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168952514000584

Honeypot Ants 

• “Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey.” The University of Sydney. 2023. 
• https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/western-science-catches-up-with-first-nations-medicinal-use-of-ant-honey
• “Honeypot Ant Facts.” Fact Animal. N.d. 
• https://factanimal.com/honeypot-ant/
• “Honeypot Ant: Good At Sharing.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers. 2023. 
• https://sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/honeypot-ant

AI Insomnia

• “Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems.” American Psychological Association. 2023. 
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230612114659.htm
• “Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems.” American Psychological Association. 2023. 
• https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/loneliness-insomnia-ai-systems

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