Cochlear Synaptopathy: The “Hidden” Form of Hearing Loss
In this episode, we’re talking about cochlear synaptopathy, also known as “hidden hearing loss,” a lesser-known form of hearing damage that can make understanding speech difficult even when standard h...
16 Juni 5min
Tooth Regeneration Sounds Like a Great Idea
In this week's episode, we take a first look at early-stage clinical trials for tooth regrowth in Japan. We look at some of the key molecules involved in tooth development, and why they are suppressed...
9 Juni 5min
Islet Transplantation and the Evolving Landscape of Type 1 Diabetes
On this week's episode, we’re talking about breakthroughs in Type 1 Diabetes management. References: National Park Service. History of wolf management. National Park Service; Accessed 2026, April 30...
1 Juni 5min
The Confounding Case of Skin Cancer and Sunscreen
On this week's episode, we look into one of the key benefits of clinical trials: that they tend to isolate against confounding variables. We look at what confounding variables are and look at the long...
25 Maj 8min
Can Clinical Trials Rise Faster Without Losing Their Flavor?
In this episode, we’re talking about the FDA’s push toward real-time clinical trials, and what that could mean for the pace, quality, and oversight of bringing new treatments to patients. References...
18 Maj 4min
What Avocados and FibroScan Teach Us About Liver Health
In this episode, we look at the need for cheap, accurate screening tools for common diseases. To that end, we take the example of fatty liver disease. We review the "gold standard" diagnostic tool, li...
11 Maj 6min
The Mental and Physical Toll of PCOS
In this week's episode, guest author Maya Yanchuck explores the ins and outs of PCOS. We review what the condition is, symptoms, complications, and what is happening in the body. Finally, we look at t...
4 Maj 7min
The Brain’s Hidden Vulnerability: How Misinformation Rewires What We Believe
In this week's episode, written by guest author Christy Kestner, we explore the neuroscience of misinformation. We look inot what misinformation is, what happens inside the brain when we encounter mis...
27 Apr 7min
