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Back to EpisodesThe Farm Effect; The Stinky Way Life Evolved; Paying Students to Sleep Works
Season 3
Episode 1416
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
For science news, professor Jesse Rogerson brings the following stories:
- Scientists isolate bacteria behind the immune system farm effect showing how they protect against asthma and allergies;
- Babies get sick less often in families with dogs thanks to bacteria and fungi that they bring home;
- How an ancient poop explosion could have helped complex life evolve;
- Ant colonies pulse like a physical system and we're beginning to understand what triggers them;
- First-of-its-kind study shows just one extra hour of sleep a night raised college students' grades; and
- Study finds GLP-1 drugs may have a hidden effect on your eyes.
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