Podcast Episodes

Illness & Illustration: The Beauty Myths of Tuberculosis & Vampires

Season 2 Episode 5

Could tuberculosis truly shape our understanding of beauty? Prepare to unravel the eerie yet intriguing connection between this historical disease an…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Bitten by Myth: Unraveling Rabies and the Werewolf Tale

Season 2 Episode 4

Happy Halloween from the Infectious Science Podcast team! Join us as we dive into the parallels between medical and folkloric narratives. In this epi…

2 years ago

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Antibiotics, Antivirals, and the Fungus Among Us

Season 2 Episode 3

Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals have revolutionized modern medicine, saving countless lives and transforming our approach to infectious dise…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Decoding Leprosy Part II: Diagnosis & Treatment

Season 2 Episode 2

Unlock the mysteries of Hansen's disease with us as we welcome acclaimed dermatopathologist, Dr. Mara Dacso. Through her journey from medical school …

2 years, 2 months ago

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Decoding Leprosy: Stigma, Science, and Godzilla

Season 2 Episode 1

Curious about how armadillos and ancient diseases intersect? Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the fascinating mysteries surrounding Hansen's di…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

Season 1 Episode 11

Ever wondered about the intricate connection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health? Join us as Dr. Shannan Rossi, an associate profe…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Interwoven Threads of Avian Influenza and One Health with Dr. Greg Gray

Season 1 Episode 10

Ever wondered how bird flu affects not just our feathered friends, but also the wider ecosystem? Prepare to be enlightened as we journey into the wor…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

Season 1 Episode 9

Welcome to an eye-opening episode of our podcast, where we uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our food. Join me and our guest, Dr. Alfredo Torres,…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Poison and poetry - the shocking connection between Pablo Neruda and Clostridium botulinum

Season 1 Episode 8

Ever wondered how a renowned poet's death can lead to a twisty mystery entwined with the hidden world of lethal bacteria? Prepare to be enthralled as…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Safeguarding Pigs from Viral Threats: The Fight Against African Swine Fever in Nigeria

Season 1 Episode 7

What if you could help prevent the spread of African swine fever and protect your pigs from this devastating virus? Join us as we dive into a convers…

3 years, 3 months ago

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