Best Dr James McIlroy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 035 - Prof Jack Gilbert - co-founder of Earth Microbiome Project 1:28:55

8d ago1:28:55

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The following is a conversation with Professor Jack Gilbert, a professor at the University of California, San Diego, along with his many other very interesting titles and job roles. This includes the co-founder of the Earth Microbiome Project, the American Gut Project, and also featured in the very popular recent Netflix documentary, Hack Your Heal…

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Episode 035 - Mads Friis - Bio-hacking and health longevity 1:20:01

23d ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Learn more about this episode's guest and the topics discussed - https://insidematters.health/ The following is a conversation with Mads Friis, high-performance coach, author, educator, and all-round wellness expert.] Mads is also an entrepreneur, having built businesses and was a competitive athlete when he was younger. I met Mads probably around …

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Episode 034 - Dr Jenna Macciochi - understanding our immune system 1:27:39

1M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

The following is a conversation with Dr. Jenna Macciochi, an immunologist, twice-published author, TEDx speaker, public speaker, and all-around immune system expert. It was an absolute pleasure and honour to have her in the studio today to talk about all things immune system. gut health, the microbiome, and even things like how do we improve the he…

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Episode 033 - Dr Saman Maleki - Is the future of oncology found in the microbiome? 57:53

2M ago57:53

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The following is a conversation with Dr Saman Maleki, associate professor at Western University with a special focus on oncology, immuno oncology, microbiology, and everything to do with the immune system and the microbiome. Dr Maleki is a pioneer and a world leader in the field of sensitising tumours to immunotherapy through modulating the microbi…

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Episode 032 - Sonny Drinkwater -co-founder of WellEasy 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

The following is a conversation with Sonny Drinkwater, an entrepreneur and co-founder of WellEasy, which is a membership-based online platform that aims to make healthy living accessible and affordable for everybody. Sonny and the team at WellEasy have been on a mission over the last couple of years, organically growing their business from the grou…

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Biome Bites Ep012 - Plans for the Podcast in 2024 10:11

3M ago10:11

10:11

In this Biome Bite, Dr James McIlroy chats about the progress of the Inside Matters Podcast. Hey guys, it's James here for another episode of Biome Bites. In these episodes, it's just me and you, the listener. So today we're going to be celebrating the fact that we've achieved some important milestones on the podcast and wanted to give a flavour of…

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Episode 031 - Diets, Fibre, Supplements and the Microbiome With Dr Petra Louis 1:35:45

3M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

The following is a conversation with Dr. Petra Louis, Senior Research Fellow at the Rowett Institute for Nutrition and Health at the University of Aberdeen. We entertained various subjects in a fun, but also quite serious manner. We got into some nitty gritty fun topics with regards to diets, supplements, fibre, and all the things that we've talked…

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Episode 030 - Erin Kenney - A Dietician's Approach to Gut Health 1:16:57

4M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

The following is a conversation with Erin Kenney, the CEO of Nutrition Rewired. Erin is a registered dietitian with a Master's in nutritional science. She's done an amazing job in building a business that helps people take control of their lives through modulating their diet, improving their gut health and ultimately looking after the gut microbiom…

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Episode 029 - Mollie Hughes - the mindset to achieve great things 1:13:27

4M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

The following is a conversation with Mollie Hughes, a British alpinist, world record holder, company director, and entrepreneur. This podcast will appeal to anybody and everybody. It's very easy to listen to Mollie speak and you can kind of get a sense of what it takes to summit Everest and go to the South Pole. She broke the world record for becom…

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Episode 028 - Dr Alan Walker - What’s next in the microbiome field? 1:21:35

5M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

The following is a conversation with Dr. Alan Walker, a senior lecturer at the Rowett Institute for Nutrition and Health at the University of Aberdeen. Dr Walker has worked in the microbiome field for the last 20 years. Throughout this episode, he shared with us some of his insights into how the field has developed, and how new technologies have im…

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Biome Bites Ep011 - Supplements performing like drugs 15:30

5M ago15:30

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In this Biome Bite, Dr James McIlroy discusses the differences between food supplements and drugs, including their regulations and pricing. He suggests that some food supplements may be better than drugs for certain uses and indications, despite the higher standards and stringency for drugs. What are the differences between a food supplement and a …

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Episode 027 - “Mr Gut Health” Jordan Haworth 2:08:40

6M ago2:08:40

2:08:40

The following is a conversation with Jordan Haworth, a gut health physiologist working at the Functional Gut Clinic who are based in Manchester and London. In this conversation, we covered probably, possibly the widest range of gut health-related topics in the history of Inside Matters, so this could become a reference episode for all things gut he…

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Episode 026 - Finding Treatments for IBD 2:19:03

6M ago2:19:03

2:19:03

Learn more about this episode's guests and the topics discussed - https://insidematters.health/ The following is a conversation with Professor Konstantinos Yerasmididis, a professor in clinical nutrition at the University of Glasgow, who has a special interest in the gut microbiome and dietary interventions to treat disease. We also had Dr Richard …

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Episode 025 - End of Year Message 4:31

6M ago4:31

4:31

With a wrap-up of 2023, Dr James McIlroy reflects on his journey hosting the Inside Matters Podcast so far. I have to say that I've thoroughly enjoyed the first year and a bit of the Inside Matters podcast. I'm thrilled actually that I took that step to start it. And there was an element of not sure what I'm getting into here. Can I produce content…

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Episode 024 - Andy Scott - Training to Failure 1:48:07

7M ago1:48:07

1:48:07

In episode 24 we once again meet up with IFBB bodybuilder Andy Scott. Hopefully, you can see for those of you who are watching the video Andy is massive. He's 130kg and there are just slabs of muscle on his body. So he knows a thing or two about how to gain muscle. If you're interested in how to gain muscle, lose fat, and get in shape, this is a po…

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Episode 023 - Dr Simon Baunwall - Evolving FMT in Denmark 1:45:18

7M ago1:45:18

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In episode 23 we chat with Dr. Simon Baunwall, a medical doctor and scientific researcher focused on fecal microbiota transplantation, also known as FMT. Dr. Baunwall is based at Arras University Hospital in Denmark. This conversation centred around the establishment of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a therapy in Denmark. Simon talked to…

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Episode 022 - Dr Indrani Mukhopadhya - Next generation probiotics 1:01:09

8M ago1:01:09

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Following is a conversation with Dr Indrani Mukhopadhyay, a lecturer at the Institute of Medical Sciences Microbiology and Immunology Group at the University of Aberdeen. Over the last ten years, we’ve started to understand more and more about why the virome is important in both health and disease. Indrani is an expert in the viral and has been inv…

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Episode 021 - Prof. Karen Scott - What is a healthy gut microbiome? 1:16:22

8M ago1:16:22

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In episode 21 we chat with Professor Karen Scott of the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen. Watch the podcast on YouTube. Professor Scott is one of the world's leading researchers for gut health, gut microbiome and all things microbial. We had a fascinating and at times humourous chat about all things microbiome and bacterium. We cover …

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Episode 020 - Kristina Campbell - Do probiotics actually work? 1:14:08

9M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

In episode 20 we chat with Kristina Campbell, microbiome science communicator, educator and author. In this episode, I had a fascinating chat with Kristina Campbell, a science writer who specialises in tiny things. In other words, all the microorganisms that live on and inside of our bodies. It was our first remote podcast with a guest, and I'm rea…

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Biome Bites Episode 010 - Can Gut Microorganisms Be Used to Treat Cancer? 33:05

9M ago33:05

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In this Biome Bite, Dr James McIlroy examines the findings of studies that show the potential role of microorganisms to treat cancer along with looking at the question of whether FMT can play a part. Be sure to get the Inside Matters Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, and as always please leave a positive review. As always, you can get i…

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Episode 019 - Dr Megan Eldred - Senior Policy Advisor and Dementia Mission Lead at the Office for Life Sciences 1:47:13

9M ago1:47:13

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In episode 19 we chat with Dr Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Advisor and Dementia Mission Lead at the Office for Life Sciences. Megan walked us through her journey from PhD and potential academia, to transition into the UK Civil Service and the work she does with the Office for Life Sciences. She told us about her journey to becoming the senior policy…

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Biome Bites Episode 009 - Dietary Supplements: Do You Really Need Them? 16:36

10M ago16:36

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In episode 9 of Inside Matters, Biome Bites Dr James McIlroy dives into the huge world of dietary supplements. He tackles whether, if your diet is good enough, supplements are really needed, and highlights some instances where supplementing our diet could be essential for good health. He also points out some caveats and helps us understand how to p…

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Biome Bites Episode 008 - Is Red Wine Good for Your Gut Health? 5:33

10M ago5:33

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What are the potential gut health benefits of drinking red wine? Is it recommended to start drinking red wine based on studies that propose gut health benefits? In this episode of Inside Matter's Biome Bites, Dr. James McIlroy references a study from lead author Professor Tim Spector, which states: "This is one of the largest ever studies to explor…

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Biome Bites Episode 007 - An Update from Dr James McIlroy 6:20

11M ago6:20

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By Dr James McIlroy

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Biome Bites Episode 006 - Diet Tips that Promote the Gut Microbiome 14:16

12M ago14:16

14:16

Listen to Inside Matters: https://insidematters.health/biome-bites In this episode, Dr James McIlroy discusses diet tips to improve and fortify the gut microbiome. Touching upon topics such as the controversial argument surrounding artificial sugars, fermented foods and whole foods, and why some researchers believe that red wine can help to promote…

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Biome Bites Episode 005 - Practical Tips for Improving Your Gut Biome 14:07

1y ago14:07

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In this episode of Biome Bites, Dr James McIlroy explores some practical tips for improving your microbiome based on 3 specific areas: Probiotics: what they are, where to find them and whether you should spend money on supplements or not Prebiotics: what they are, where to find them and how to include them as part of your daily dietary intake Polyp…

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Biome Bites Episode 004 - Lifestyle Tips for Productivity 8:44

1y ago8:44

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Dr James McIlroy shares some tips and tricks that keep him consistently productive throughout the day. Stacking up small wins, like pre-booking dentist appointments and haircuts months in advance to reduce stress. Investing in pill boxes for supplements and dried greens for on-the-go. With daily exercise, and the benefits this has on concentration …

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Episode 018 - Dr Laura Craven - leaky gut and autoimmune disease 1:43:02

1y ago1:43:02

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Dr Laura Craven is Lead Research & Development Scientist at EnteroBiotix and has a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, specialising in gut microbiome modulation. Dr Craven’s studies include research into the gut's role in auto-immune diseases like MS. In this episode, Dr Craven joins James to discuss her journey from completing her PhD in Canada an…

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Episode 017 - Professor Harry Flint - why gut microbes matter 1:36:37

1y ago1:36:37

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Professor Harry Flint is a world leader in gut microbiome science and Professor Emeritus at the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen. He's known for his book, "Why Gut Microbes Matter" and has two species of gut bacteria named after him: 'HarryFlintia' and 'Flintibacter'. As part of a research collaboration, Professor Flint helped to iden…

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Biome Bites Episode 003 - What is the microbiome? 13:45

1y ago13:45

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Dr James McIlroy breaks down the terminology and science surrounding the wonderful world of your gut microbiome, including explaining terms like "microbiota" and how your gut interacts with your immune system, and the ongoing research into the role your microorganisms in your gut with health and well-being. Watch the video on YouTube - https://yout…

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Episode 016 - Professor Simon Carding - Gut health, the immune system and neurodegenerative disease 1:55:00

1y ago1:55:00

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Learn more about Inside Matters - https://insidematters.health/ Professor Simon Carding is Group Leader at the Quadram Institute and is a Professor of Mucosal Immunology at the University of East Anglia. Professor Carding's research covers a broad area of gut biology including epithelial cell physiology, mucus and glycobiology, mucosal immunology, …

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Episode 015 - Dominic Falcão - deep science ventures 1:43:35

1y ago1:43:35

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Learn more about Inside Matters - https://insidematters.health/ In this week’s episode, James has a lively discussion with Dominic Falcão about science, new technologies, starting and securing funding for tech companies and their personal philosophies and outlooks when it comes to development. Dominic is a co-founder of Deep Science Ventures (DSV),…

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Biome Bites Episode 002 - How to improve your microbiome 10:16

1+ y ago10:16

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In episode two of Biome Bites James provides an overview of how to master your microbiome. Often asked how you can improve your microbiome diversity and gut health, James covers a wide range of topics including microbiome-friendly eating and how the food you eat is processed by the gut, probiotics, mindset and easy lifestyle changes you can make to…

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Episode 014 - Dr Lydia Mapstone – developing microbial therapeutics to protect infant health 1:17:50

1+ y ago1:17:50

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Learn more about this episode's guest and the topics discussed - https://insidematters.health/ Dr Mapstone is co-founder and CEO at BoobyBiome, a biotechnology company developing live biotherapeutic products to improve and protect infant health. BoobyBiome are seeking to achieve this by rationally designing microbial therapeutics from the beast mil…

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Episode 013 - Sean Lazzerini - becoming a world champion 2:26:14

1+ y ago2:26:14

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Learn more about the podcast - https://insidematters.health/ Sean Lazzerini is a professional boxer and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist. He started boxing at the age of 12 and quickly started to win fights. He took a short break for a couple of years during his mid-teens while at school but restarted at age 17 and progressed from there. He be…

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Episode 012 – Dr Andrew Morgan Industrial biotechnology, the microbiome, probiotics 2:26:14

1+ y ago2:26:14

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Learn more about the podcast here - https://insidematters.health/episodes/dr-andrew-morgan Dr Andrew Morgan is the former Chief Scientist of DuPont Nutrition & Health. He has forty years of experience in biosciences innovation in major global science-based companies spanning nutrition, health and agri-food. He is actively involved in supporting mic…

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Biome Bites Episode 001: What is intestinal microbiota transfer (IMT)? 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

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In this episode, James provides an overview of a medical procedure called intestinal microbiota transfer (IMT), also known as a ‘stool transplant’ or ‘faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)’ amongst other descriptive nomenclature. IMT involves the transfer of microorganisms into the intestinal tract of a recipient with the intention of modulating …

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Episode 011 - Emma Storey-Gordon - how to train to become the best version of yourself 1:30:10

1+ y ago1:30:10

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Emma is a fitness coach, sports scientist and researcher with a large following on social media and multiple successful online businesses. Through structured programmes and coaching, Emma has helped thousands of people lose weight and improve their body composition. She understands the science underpinning successful diets and uses her knowledge to…

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Episode 010 - Mark Bamforth – building pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations to support innovators and to benefit patients 1:41:57

1+ y ago1:41:57

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Mark R. Bamforth is an entrepreneur, investor and mentor in life sciences. Mark has founded, built, and sold three contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) over the last 12 years. His first company, Gallus Biopharmaceuticals, focused on monoclonal antibodies. His second company, Brammer Bio produced viral vectors for gene therap…

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Episode 009 Kristen Stavridis – gut health influencers, improving gut health through diet, the power of social media 1:40:17

1+ y ago1:40:17

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Visit our website for full show notes and guest information - https://insidematters.health/episodes/kristen-stavridis Kristen Stavridis is a nutritionist and speaker based in London who focuses on gut health and how we can improve this through healthy eating and lifestyle. She is also the creator of The Gut Health Programme, a programme which has h…

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Episode 008 Professor Debbie Shawcross – the gut-liver-brain axis, the microbiome in liver disease, treating cirrhosis through the microbiome 1:17:43

1+ y ago1:17:43

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Learn more about the podcast here - https://insidematters.health/episodes Debbie Shawcross is a clinician scientist and Professor of Hepatology and Chronic Liver Failure at Kings College London. She is a global key opinion leader in hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and has a specific research interest in why patients with advanced chronic liver disease …

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Episode 007 - Professor Julian Marchesi – microbiome analysis, probiotics, microbial therapeutics, the microbiome in cancer 1:37:15

1+ y ago1:37:15

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This was a wide-ranging and fun conversation that covered a lot of ground. We could have kept going for a lot longer. Professor Marchesi is an expert on the application of next-generation sequencing technology and novel analytical methods to study microbial ecologies. Our understanding of the microbiome and the genomic potential of the microorganis…

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Episode 006 - Dr Gianluca Ianiro – the concept of the microbiome clinician, intestinal microbiota transfer, the future of microbial therapeutics 1:15:15

1+ y ago1:15:15

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Learn more about the podcast - https://insidematters.health/ We talk with Dr Gianluca Ianiro about the concept of the microbiome clinician, intestinal microbiota transfer, and the future of microbial therapeutics Dr Gianluca Ianiro, is a gastroenterologist at the Digestive Disease Center of the Fondazione A. Gemelli IRCCS and an adjunct professor i…

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Episode 005 - Dave Stevens – microbial therapeutics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, building a best-in-class contract development manufacturing organisation 1:22:53

1+ y ago1:22:53

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Learn more about the podcast here - https://insidematters.health/ David (Dave) Stevens is the CEO of Arranta Bio, a leading contract development manufacturing organisation that specialises in advanced therapies, including microbiome therapeutics. ArrantaBio supports many of the world's leading microbiome companies that develop and manufacture novel…

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Episode 004 - Andy Scott – gut health and bodybuilding, gaining muscle, losing fat 1:24:36

1+ y ago1:24:36

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Visit the Inside Matters website for more information about the podcast and the guests - https://insidematters.health Andy Scott is one of the UK's top amateur bodybuilders. In this episode, we dive into the world of bodybuilding and discuss in detail the psychological processes bodybuilders go through, along with the science of diet and the role t…

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Episode 003 - Dr Morgan Langille – microbiome bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, metagenomics 1:48:12

1+ y ago1:48:12

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Dr Morgan Langille, an expert in bioinformatics, talks about developing novel technologies and techniques that enable a better understanding of human-microbial interactions. Dr Langille discusses advances in the microbiome field as well as combining computer science and microbiology to lead to new therapeutics and diagnostics. Episode Time Stamps 0…

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Episode 002 - Dr Benjamin Mullish - FMT, donor selection, and the microbiome in immuno-oncology 1:55:53

1+ y ago1:55:53

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Episode 002 - Dr Benjamin Mullish - faecal microbiota transplantation, donor selection, the microbiome in immuno-oncology. Dr Mullish discusses the microbiome, the evolution of faecal microbiota transplantation (‘FMT’ also known as intestinal microbiota transfer ‘IMT’) including donor selection, novel microbial therapies, developing consensus guide…

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Episode 001 - Dr Richard Hansen - microbial therapeutics and paediatric IBD 1:53:46

2y ago1:53:46

1:53:46

Visit our website to learn more about Inside Matters - https://insidematters.health/episodes/dr-richard-hansen Watch the conversation on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZma2Kh-umQ&ab_channel=InsideMattersPodcast Dr Hansen is a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow and an Honora…

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Extreme Microbiomes and Microbes in Space! 2:36

2y ago2:36

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Visit our podcast's website to learn more - https://insidematters.health/ Watch the podcast on YouTube. Expect the unexpected in space microbiology! There are microorganisms that have adapted to survive in the most extreme environments. These microbiomes are being analysed to figure out what might be happening in space, especially with those that h…

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This is Inside Matters - An Introduction to Our New Podcast 1:42

2y ago1:42

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Welcome to Inside Matters, the gut health podcast featuring conversations with the most forward-thinking minds in health, fitness, science, nutrition and business. In-depth discussions about how our gut microbiome impacts our health, well-being, mood and more. Inside Matters was conceived by microbiome expert Dr James McIlroy as a platform to raise…

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