Best Bioremediation Podcasts (2024)

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Eradication of the Guinea Worm with Adam Weiss 50:07

2d ago50:07

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Guinea worm infections have been plaguing mankind throughout recorded history. The Carter Center took the lead in the guinea worm eradication effort in the 1980’s, when there were over 3 million cases per year. Through concentrated effort, this disease is on the brink of extinction, with only 14 human cases in 2023! Adam Weiss, MPH, is the director…

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Environmental Factors Alter PFAS Removal by Specialized Nanomaterials 4:03

4d ago4:03

4:03

Researchers funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) revealed how characteristics of water treatment systems may alter the ability of novel nanomaterials to remove PFAS. Scientists should be aware of factors like water pH ' a measure of acidic or basic conditions ' or salt level to ensure that these nanomaterials effectively remove PFAS…

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High Seafood Diet May Lead to Increased PFAS Exposure 4:45

1M ago4:45

4:45

A study funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) found that consuming some types of commercial seafood in high quantities may increase the risk of PFAS exposure. Led by Celia Chen, Ph.D., Kate Crawford, Ph.D., and Megan Romano, Ph.D., at Dartmouth College, the research team believes their findings can support the development of consumpt…

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CHARMing the Superbugs with Dr. Victor Nizet 53:34

2M ago53:34

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Antibiotic resistant bacteria are threatening modern society by making antibiotics obsolete. Dr. Nizet is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD, as well as the faculty lead for the UCSD Collaborative to Halt Antibiotic-Resistant Microbes (CHARM). His laboratory studies how the human immune system interacts with microbia…

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Engineering Hydrogel Beads to Enhance Bioremediation of Groundwater Contaminant 4:53

3M ago4:53

4:53

Oregon State University scientists and engineers developed an approach to cleaning polluted groundwater that uses tiny beads containing chemical-eating bacteria. In this study, funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP), the team identified a formula to maximize bead durability and bioremediation, or the removal of contaminants using bact…

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Ariel Harbour-Laxton - Astromysticism, Integral Foundations, Music & Emergent Paradigms 1:39:23

3M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

This episode features the brightly inspired Ariel Harbour-Laxton with whom I had a thouroughly enjoyable and invigorating converstaion. Ariel is a an artist, astrologer, musician and overall creative soul who, in this episode, shares her story of evolution from troubled youth to source-centered human, reflecting on her healing path as well as artis…

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Rory Tunbull - Microbiology, The Current Landscape, Bioremediation, Resonant Cultures and the Symbiosis of Living Systems 1:43:17

3M ago1:43:17

1:43:17

This episode features my old high school pal, Rory Turnbull whom, after many years of no contact, I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with. Rory is a wealth of wisdom in the fields of soil science, microbiology, permaculture, cannabis science & cultivation, among others and is also the founder Gaiazyme which I will provide info regarding, b…

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Tracking Mercury Conversion and Distribution in Aquatic Environments 5:43

3M ago5:43

5:43

NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)-funded researchers, led by Heileen Hsu-Kim, Ph.D., of the Duke University SRP Center, provided insight into how and at what timescale mercury changes within a wetland ecosystem. They found mercury from different sources is converted into other mercury forms that eventually have similar properties. This finding…

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SEASON 7: Ep1: Voices of The Winter Conference 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

This episode is a culmination of voices and stories of our NOFA community members that visited the in person Winter Conferences. For those of you who don’t already know, most of the NOFA state chapters host an annual Winter Conference. Some are jam packed single days, others are weekend long intensives, and others have been held in a more virtual o…

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300 Days in Space with Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins 56:41

4M ago56:41

56:41

Houston, we definitely do NOT have a problem…with interviewing Dr. Kate Rubins, NASA astronaut. Dr. Rubins is a virologist who has spent over 300 days in space, performing experiments aboard the International Space Station, where she was the first person to sequence DNA in space. We caught up with Dr. Rubins at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston, …

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Using Earth Materials to Remove Metals Near Abandoned Mines 4:03

4M ago4:03

4:03

NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)-funded researchers developed a new strategy that uses limestone and a naturally occurring mineral to clean up water contaminated with arsenic and uranium — two of the most frequently detected drinking water pollutants in Tribal communities.By Superfund Research Program

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Bim Seegers Pt2 - Sailing in the 70s, tales of adventure, serendipity, spirit and beyond 3:44:26

5M ago3:44:26

3:44:26

I am super stoked to have Bim back on the show to continue with part 2 of his completely epic stories of sailing, adventure, freedom, serendipity and spirit. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet go back and start with that one (episode 6) so you can get a better idea of Bim's origins along with other contextual elements pertaining to his story. Th…

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New Model Estimates the Effects of Dioxin on Liver Cholesterol 5:59

5M ago5:59

5:59

Scientists funded partly by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) developed a computer model to determine the health effects of exposure to dioxins. Researchers use the model to combine data on exposures and on known health outcomes to assess the overall risk chemicals could pose to health.For this study, researchers at the Michigan State Univ…

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Ralph Ellis Part 2 - Revisionist History, Egypt & the Bible, Connections Revealed & Jesus of Edessa 2:34:57

6M ago2:34:57

2:34:57

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Free ideas Podcast! In this (PART 2) long-form 2-part episode I speak with author Ralph Ellis about his research and discoveries around Biblical works and their connections to the egyptian civilization, historical analysis, astrotheology and textual interpretations that go much deeper than mainstream ac…

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Ralph Ellis Part 1 - Revisionist History, Egypt & the Bible, Connections Revealed & Jesus of Edessa 2:36:16

6M ago2:36:16

2:36:16

Thanks for tuning into another episode of the Free ideas Podcast! In this long-form 2 part episode I speak with author Ralph Ellis about his research and discoveries around Biblical works and their connections to the egyptian civilization, historical analysis, astrotheology and textual interpretations that go much deeper than mainstream achedemia o…

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Shu Ying KiddyTree - Music & Culture, Growing up in China, Artfully Inspired Living & the Tao 1:23:16

6M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Thanks for tuning in to the Free Ideas Podcast! This episode features a converstaion with artist and musician, Shu Ying Kiddytree. She shares about her journey of life and art growing up in China as a young musican as well as rock culture, Shanghai lockdowns, philosphocal views and one of my favorite topics, Toaism & its relationship to anarchism. …

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John Chavez - DMT Science & Studies, Synchronization of Consciousness & Psychedelic Awakening 1:26:03

6M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Welcome back to Free Ideas! This episode features a conversation with author, scientist, researcher and documentary film maker, John Chavez as we explore the fascinating and mysterious subject of the endogenous compound, dimethyltryptamine also known as DMT. Find out more about John and his work below: https://dmtquest.org https://www.youtube.com/w…

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Gut on a Chip: Human Gastrointestinal Organoids with Dr. Hyun Jung Kim 43:26

6M ago43:26

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Dr. Hyun Jung Kim, an Assistant Professor at Cleveland Clinic specializes in coaxing human cultured cells to differentiate and form tissues resembling the gastrointestinal tract, in order to study microbe-GI interactions. Dr. Kim discusses his surprising discovery of how common immortalized cultured cells can differentiate and form something that r…

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Mapping Microbe Interactions That Support PCB-Degrading Bacteria 4:23

6M ago4:23

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Researchers partially funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) mapped interactions between microbes that may support the growth of certain bacteria that degrade polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a harmful contaminant. By harnessing those microbial relationships, researchers could improve the bioremediation, or bacterial breakdown, of PC…

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Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals, PAHs Interact to Increase Toxicity of Particulate Mixtures 4:38

7M ago4:38

4:38

Toxic air pollutants called environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) may react with certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on the surface of airborne particles to form more toxic chemicals, according to researchers funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP). The study, led by Slawomir Lomnicki, Ph.D., of the Louisiana Sta…

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Season 6 Ep. 2 Closing the Mushroom Production Loop 34:37

8M ago34:37

34:37

Closing the Mushroom Production Loop: Evaluating Soil Microbe Changes Following Field Application of Compost Inoculated with Spent Mushroom Substrate with host, Tony Kennette, Ruben Parilla Soil Tech Coordinator and Education Dir NOFA MASS and Elizabeth Almeida of Fat Moon Farm. In this episode we discuss the use of compost inocullated with "spent"…

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High-Temperature Biochar for Arsenic Remediation 4:14

9M ago4:14

4:14

Adding biochar produced at a high temperature may be an effective way to immobilize arsenic in sediment, according to researchers partially funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP). The study, led by Owen Duckworth, Ph.D., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SRP Center, in partnership with researchers from the Luiz de Que…

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Plague, Anthrax, and ASM, Oh My! With ASM president Virginia Miller and president-elect Theresa Koehler 45:20

9M ago45:20

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Plague and anthrax are feared diseases due to high mortality rates following pulmonary exposure, and both are considered potential bioweapons. Dr. Virginia Miller, professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and ASM President, studies plague, as well as other Gram negative bacteria. Dr. Theresa Koehler, emeritus professor at UTHeal…

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Mechanism of Cadmium-induced Neurotoxicity, Potential Treatment Revealed 4:13

10M ago4:13

4:13

A particular class of extracellular vesicles protects against neurotoxicity caused by cadmium exposure, according to an NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)-funded study. Extracellular vesicles are small packages of fats, nucleic acids, or proteins that allow cells to communicate with each other and support numerous cellular functions.…

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Mark Steeves - On Mythic America, Ancient Sites, Philosophical Musings & the Podcast Revolution 1:54:36

10M ago1:54:36

1:54:36

Today’s episode features a conversation with a fellow podcaster by the name of Mark Steeves, aka Mystic Mark. Mark is the producer and host of his own show entitled “My Family Thinks I’m Crazy”, he is also the creator of Alt Media united, a database for tons of other very cool podcasts which explore a wide range range of topics from the occult, to …

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Cody Channel - Sidereal Astrology, Star Wisdom & Cosmic Perspectives 2:03:38

11M ago2:03:38

2:03:38

Welcome! To another episode of the free ideas podcast. Today’s chat is with the luminously cosmic Cody Chase aka, Cody Channel. Cody is a star based astrologer, energetic alchemist and intuitive channel. She has been able to see into the other realms since she was born and is guided to assist the community through her connection to spirit, star kno…

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Modified Iron Particles Could Improve Bioremediation of PFAS 5:29

10M ago5:29

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Iron particles coated in a nontoxic material may enhance PFAS degradation by a certain bacterium, according to researchers funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program. The study could inform bioremediation efforts that harness the microbe, known as Acidimicrobium Strain A6, for cleaning up contaminated soil, sediments, and aquifers.…

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Mark Gober - From The Material Matrix to Spiritual Unfolding, An End to Upside Down Thinking, Contemplations on the Stateless Society & Awakening in the Dream 2:40:30

11M ago2:40:30

2:40:30

Welcome back to the free Ideas podcast! I’m your host Rex Costello and have been on a bit of a summer hiatus but am now thankfully now finding the time to once again put my pod production hat back on and share some more free ideas with you. Which brings us to today’s episode with a super intelligent human and luminous light being by the name of Mar…

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Microbes to the Rescue! Bioremediation with Dr. John Coates 51:21

12M ago51:21

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Dr. John Coates, a professor at the University of California Berkeley specializes in environmental microbiology and how microbes can be utilized to resolve problems in industry. microTalk caught up with Dr. Coates at the ASMicrobe conference in Houston and discussed his research in applied and environmental microbiology. Dr. Coates discusses an une…

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Benzene Exposure During Pregnancy Affects Later-Life Metabolic Health 4:42

12M ago4:42

4:42

Prenatal exposure to the air pollutant benzene may lead to a higher risk of metabolic diseases later in life,according to a study in mice partially funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP). Benzene affectsneurodevelopment, predisposing offspring to harmful metabolic effects, according to a research team led byMarianna Sadagurski, Ph.D.,…

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Season 6 Ep. 1 Grass-Fed Cattle Are Solving Problems 53:15

12M ago53:15

53:15

In this episode I am joined by Central Massachusetts cattle farmer, Ridge Shinn to discuss the amazing possibilities that good management of cattle can have on soils and land as a whole. Ridge Shinn is the founder of Big Picture Beef in Hardwick Mass. Big Picture Beef is an aggregator of grass-fed cattle and an educational resource for cattle farme…

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Cadmium-Linked Inflammation Increases the Severity of Lung Infection 6:18

1y ago6:18

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Researchers funded in part by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) uncovered a key mechanism explaining how inflammation caused by cadmium exposure makes lung infections more severe and deadly.By Superfund Research Program

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The Evolution Revolution with Dr. Vaughn Cooper 42:15

1y ago42:15

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The study of evolution has experienced a tremendous revolution with the advances in current sequencing technologies enabling e.g. rapid whole genome sequencing. Dr. Vaughn Cooper, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh who studies evolution in microbes, has taken advantage of these technologies to delve into how microorganisms adapt and evolve…

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Dr. Stacy Berman - Health, Wellness & The Fascinating Field of Psychoneuroimmunology 56:06

1y ago56:06

56:06

Welcome back to another episode of Free Ideas! In todays chat I’ll be speaking with Dr. Stacy Berman who specializes in the field of psychoneuroimmunology. Psychoneuroimmunology is the term used to describe the interactions between the emotional state, ones psychological processes, nervous system function, and the immune system. Investigations into…

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Dreamer - Wildheart Nature School, Fatherhood Talks, 2020 Reflections & Deepened Insights 2:29:57

1y ago2:29:57

2:29:57

This conversation is with a dear friend and an astoundingly inspired soul who goes by the name of Dreamer. Dreamer and his wife Amara are the founders the WILD HEART NATURE SCHOOL, located in Bend, Oregon. A few excepts from their website read as follows: “Wildheart Nature School offers transformational experiences in the beautiful wild land of cen…

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Diona & Rex on Elaine's Tragic Passing - Unveiling the Damage of "Hospital Protocols" & The Heartbreaking Story of Diona's Mothers' Death 2:36:57

1y ago2:36:57

2:36:57

This episode marks another merger between my show and my partner Diona’s “you’ve been spending time” podcast. If you’re familiar with any previous episodes of my show you’ve probably heard me mention that between late December of 2021 and early January of 2022, Diona’s mother, Elaine West, was locked in a New Jersey Hospital for 28 days and ultimat…

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Lianna - Astro Edition with The Queen of California Cool 2:59:39

1y ago2:59:39

2:59:39

Lianna is a musician and astrologer and in this conversation we dive deep. We not only nerd out on tons of star stuff but also get into philosophy, stories and personal transformations in our lives since 2020 and beyond, the Saturn return cycle, psyops, greater cycles of time and procession, relationships, personal development and more. Thanks for …

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Exposure to PCBs During Nursing Leads to Temporary Diabetes-Related Health Effect 9:53

1y ago9:53

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Exposure to synthetic chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) through a mother's milk could cause short-term glucose intolerance in offspring, according to a study by researchers from the University of Kentucky (UK) and funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP). Intolerance to glucose, signified by high blood levels of the suga…

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Bim Seegers - Setting Sail in the 1960s, Journeys of Youthful Freedom & A Life of Adventure 2:06:44

1y ago2:06:44

2:06:44

This is one of my all time favorite episodes and I'm beyond stoked to share it with you here. I don't want to give much away here so I'll just say that Bim Seegers is a total legend and if you are into adventure, freedom or inspirational stories in any capacity I guarantee you'll love this conversation. "Bim Seegers first sailed to Costa Rica on a …

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Roman Hanis - Stories of Transformation, Ancient Wisdom, Paititi, Plant Medicine & the Journey of Awakening 2:02:23

1y ago2:02:23

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Today’s guest is my friend the mystical, highly intelligent, warm hearted, teacher of magical medicine traditions, Roman Hannis. Roman along with his wife Cynthia are the founders of the Paititi Institute, which is a transformational healing center and traditional medicine retreat organization based primarily in the mapacho valley as well as sacred…

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Adversary o’ Malaria with Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti 41:35

1y ago41:35

41:35

Malaria continues to have a significant impact on humans. The Plasmodium parasites are transmitted through mosquito bites, and the disease has a tremendous impact on global health. Dr. Debopam Chakrabarti, a professor at the University of Central Florida who specializes in malaria. Dr. Chakrabarti discusses the history of the search for antimalaria…

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Diona, Rex & Emmit - A Very TRŪ Birth Story 1:50:23

1y ago1:50:23

1:50:23

This episode marks the first installment of a swapcast between my main squeeze, Diona and myself. Her podcast "You've Been Spending Time" first released this episode back in January of 2023 and now in honor of mother's day I'm again releasing it to free, en version alternative, unto the interwebs. In this chat we tell the birth story of our magcial…

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Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan - An Inspired life of Embodied Wellness, Telepathic Soulseeds, Luminous Education & Cosmic Musings 2:04:50

1y ago2:04:50

2:04:50

In this episode I speak with the radiantly illumined and truly cosmic Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan. Edith is a Chinese medicine doctor, educator, writer, mother, and just an overall profoundly wise and open hearted soul. She is the author of “Super Wellness”, ‘become your own best healer’, the host of her own podcast entitled “the Doctor E show” featuring…

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Fighting Fluorine with Fluorine: New Materials Remove PFAS from Groundwater 6:13

1y ago6:13

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Researchers funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) created a novel class of materials that can attract and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. According to the authors, the new technology — called Fluor Mop — can be regenerated, reused, and is potentially less expensive than current remediation strategies.…

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Scott Berman - Teachings in the Darkness / Reflections from the Sky Cave Dark Retreat Center 1:44:28

1y ago1:44:28

1:44:28

In this episode I speak with my friend, Scott Berman who is one of the co-creators along with his wife Jill, of the Sky Cave Dark Room Retreat Center in southern Oregon. The sky cave is a solo style darkness retreat which is where participants are immersed in total darkness for the duration of their stay. Though everyone’s time in the darkroom is u…

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Kimberly Gamble - Experiential Wisdom, Insights & Transformational Journeys of a Creative Visionary 1:29:09

1+ y ago1:29:09

1:29:09

To kick off the first episode of Free Ideas I am joined by Kimberly Gamble, co-creator along with her husband, Foster Gamble, of the acclaimed documentary films, Thrive: What on Earth will it take and Thrive II: This is what it takes. Both films cover a vast array of compelling information from the physics of space time, to advancements in alternat…

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“Ex” Marks the Spot: Exosomes with Ramin Hakami 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

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Exosomes are small vesicles that that facilitate communication between eukaryotic cells. They resemble mini-cells, and act like carrier pigeons, trafficking various “payloads” among cells. Dr. Ramin Hakami is a Professor of Microbiology at George Mason University. Dr. Hakami studies how infectious diseases are modulated by exosome signaling. Dr. Ha…

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