SYSK Selects: How HeLa Cells Work

SYSK Selects: How HeLa Cells Work

In this week's SYSK Select episode, after she was diagnosed with the cervical cancer that shortly killed her, a tissue sample was taken from Henrietta Lacks in 1951 without her knowledge. Those cells would go on to become the first immortal line of human cells, something of enormous benefit to science and humanity as a whole. But while the line, called HeLa cells, became a multi-billion-dollar industry, her family languished without health care insurance. Learn about this complex case of private rights and scientific advancement in this episode.

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Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans – Let’s Sort It Out!

Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans – Let’s Sort It Out!

Paganism was the set of original ancient religions around the world. They all had plenty of gods, loved nature, sometimes sacrificed things, and so on. Then the Big Three religions came along and took...

3 Juni 202548min

Selects: Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot

Selects: Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot

We've covered Nessie and Bigfoot, so why not tackle the Yeti? Listen to this classic episode and hear Josh and Chuck cover what used to be known as the Abominable Snowman. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

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The Rosenbergs

The Rosenbergs

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for espionage in 1953. Whether or not they were both guilty remains unclear, though most historians believe that at least Ethel was innocent. Learn all about t...

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Short Stuff: Genetic Mutations

Short Stuff: Genetic Mutations

All sorts of exotic and often terrible stuff runs through our heads when we think of genetic mutations, but the vast majority of them are caught before they happen thanks to the crack teams replicatin...

28 Maj 202512min

The Group of Seven

The Group of Seven

Today Chuck and Josh celebrate Canada and their art through the lens of the Group of Seven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Maj 202547min

Selects: How Publicists Work

Selects: How Publicists Work

Some people call them flacks. Other people call them liars. But if you're in the public eye and suddenly have an image problem, you'll call them your best friend. Learn all about them in this classic ...

24 Maj 202543min

Popcorn: Who doesn't love it?

Popcorn: Who doesn't love it?

We love popcorn and suspect that most people do too. But do you know why it even pops? Or if it's healthy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Maj 202545min

Short Stuff: William A. Mitchell: Food Inventor

Short Stuff: William A. Mitchell: Food Inventor

William A. Mitchell invented some iconic snack foods and candies. Learn all about him today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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