The immune system, CAR-T therapy and cancer

Does Vitamin D prevent the flu?: With flu season upon us everyone is trying to figure out ways to avoid getting the flu. Recently, Vitamin D has been suggested to prevent the flu more than the flu shot. In this video we dive into this claim and investigate some primary literature to det... by Steministas

18 min listen

Are E-cigarettes safe? 2.0: E-cigarettes are sweeping the nation with their ease of use and claims that vaping is better than smoking. Recently, there have been many E-cig related deaths. In this video we delve into the research behind Vitamin E acetate in E-cigs. Main source:https... by Steministas

13 min listen

What causes lactose intolerance?: With warmer weather rolling in, many of you are probably dreaming of a nice cold ice cream cone, but not everyone can enjoy this tasty treat! In this episode, we discuss lactose intolerance - we've all heard of the unfortunate symptoms, but what are the ... by Steministas

16 min listen

Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2): What do we know?: The Coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2 as it is actually named, has in a matter of months killed over 1,170 people and sickened over 70,000 others with a pneumonia-like disease called COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). A lot of questions are being asked about ... by Steministas

29 min listen

Can Tylenol give you cancer?: As part of California's Proposition 65 law, the state must maintain a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. California is considering adding acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol to this list of hazardous chemicals. ... by Steministas

17 min listen

What are Brain Organoids?: In this episode, we discuss brain organoids (sometimes called mini-brains) - what are they, what can we do with them, and what are the ethical dilemmas that arise with this kind of technology? Main source: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/oct/21/... by Steministas

43 min listen

Are US Dairy Cows becoming too inbred?: Have you ever wondered where your daily glass of milk came from? Here we discuss the state of US Dairy cows - and the current inbreeding practices taking place. Should we be concerned about this? Have a listen to find out! Main article:https://www.npr.or... by Steministas

22 min listen

Who are the Steministas?: Emma and Rachel are the Steministas! Our goal is to educate the public about science in the news by diving into the primary literature behind news articles. In this week's episode we talk about the purpose of Steministas, how we approach reading primary ... by Steministas

10 min listen

Who are the Steministas? Pt 2: Emma and Rachel are the Steministas! In this episode, we'll be discussing the science that we do in our labs at UNC! We will tell you about how we got interested in science, why we decided to go to graduate school, and what we research. You can follow us... by Steministas

25 min listen

What is a Genetics Dating App?: With DNA sequencing getting cheaper and cheaper more and more people are using services like 23andme and Ancestry.com to find out about their health and ancestry. What if there was a way to choose who you date based on your genetics? Harvard scientist, ... by Steministas

19 min listen

What are CRISPR babies 3.0?: Over a year ago, Chinese scientist Dr. He Jianku announced the birth of the first two genetically modified human babies. Now, we return to this story with new discoveries about the details of the study and the fate of the senior scientist. Main article:h... by Steministas

23 min listen

What is the Drug Discovery Process?: Drug discovery is a complicated and expensive process that can take years for a drug to finally come to market. In this week's podcast we walk you through the process of drug discovery looking through the lens of cystic fibrosis. We explain the many step... by Steministas

19 min listen

Should you do a birth control cleanse?: Birth control cleanses have become all the rage recently due to Instagram Influencers promoting it to women who are struggling with infertility. In this week's episode we research this cleanse, its ingredients and how birth control works in general. Ma... by Steministas

20 min listen

The immune system, CAR-T therapy and cancer: The immune system has become a hot topic recently with COVID-19's spread but did you know that scientists can manipulate the immune system to fight cancer? In this episode we go over the basics of the immune system, discuss how cancer can hijack the immu... by Steministas

18 min listen

Why are we having crazy dreams?: During these unprecedented times, many people have reported having strange dreams - and others just more dreams! What is causing this shift in our dreaming patterns? In this episode, we talk about our limited understanding of dreams & sleep, and we discu... by Steministas

18 min listen

What are Vitamins?: Vitamins are everywhere in the news and are often marketed as having superpowers. This week we're covering all the basics behind Vitamins: what they are, how they work, their importance, and recommended vitamin levels. This is a two part podcast so stay ... by Steministas

22 min listen

What is the Tuskegee syphilis experiment?: This the first podcast in a series of two podcasts on unethical treatment of Black people in medicine. In this podcast, we share about the horrific Tuskegee syphilis experiment where Black men who had syphilis were recruited and denied treatment for thei... by Steministas

18 min listen

Race and Medicine: This is our second podcast in a two-part series about race. In this podcast, we discuss the role of race in medicine. We review the pros and cons of considering race in medicine. We also talk about the origins of some of the most common race-based medica... by Steministas

21 min listen

CRISPR wins the Nobel Prize!: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two women this year for the application of CRISPR to biotechnology. This fascinating technology has huge implications for science! In this podcast we talk about the life of Alfred Nobel who founded the Nobel pr... by Steministas

13 min listen

How does Science work?: Science is a complicated process and it's especially confusing in terms of COVID-19 and the ever-changing regulations in regards to masks and what scientists are learning. In this podcast we go through the scientific process starting with generating hypo... by Steministas

19 min listen

What Causes Allergies?: Allergy season is in full swing! Cars are covered in pollen, sneezes abound, and Claritin is being swiped off the shelves faster than toilet paper. In this video we discuss the difference between allergies and food intolerances, the role of our immune s... by Steministas

19 min listen

Who was Henrietta Lacks?: As part two of our series on unethical treatment of Black people in science and medicine, we tell the story of Henrietta Lacks. We all owe Henrietta thanks for the birth of HeLa cells. These cells, which came from a cancerous tumor removed from Henrietta... by Steministas

27 min listen

How did vitamins become vitamania?: Vitamins have gone from unknown to a billion dollar industry within a century! In the previous episode we covered the basics of what vitamins are and how they were discovered. During this episode, we'll focus on how vitamins and supplements, the broader ... by Steministas

23 min listen

How do hurricanes form?: As we near the end of one of the most active hurricane seasons in decades, we can't help but wonder why this season is so much worse! To understand why, we dive into the factors that go into the making of a hurricane. We discuss what causes hurricanes, i... by Steministas

14 min listen

Can scientists treat glaucoma?: Glaucoma is a debilitating disease where individuals lose their eyesight gradually. Often this happens later on in life and can sometimes be genetic. Scientists have been researching glaucoma and ways to help treat the disease. Recently, a study was publ... by Steministas

16 min listen

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What is the science behind X-Men?: The original X-Men movie brought the Marvel comics to life for the first time in 2000. And years before the completion of the human genome project or the discovery of CRISPR, this film already opened up interesting questions about genetics when we reflec... by Steministas

18 min listen

How can ultrasound help fight Alzheimer's disease?: When you hear the word ultrasound, you probably think of pregnancies, but did you know that ultrasounds can have other uses? In this episode, we discuss how researchers want to use focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's disease. Sources https://www.a... by Steministas

23 min listen

What are pros about GMOs?: In our podcast two weeks ago, we covered some concerns about GMOs. In this episode we will cover some benefits of GMOs in regards to agriculture, nutrition, and the case study of golden rice. Hopefully, we have given you a good background on GMOs and ans... by Steministas

18 min listen

What are concerns about GMOs?: GMOs are incredibly controversial in our society, especially when it comes to the food we eat. This is the second episode in a 3-part series breaking down the science of GMO foods. In this podcast, we explain some of the concerns about GMOs and what is b... by Steministas

29 min listen

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