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    DSC 305: Prions

    DSC 305: Prions

    FromStrange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

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    DSC 305: Prions

    FromStrange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

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    Length:
    18 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 14, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Response to DSC: "Die Trying"

    This week's episode of Star Trek: Discovery featured a neurological disease caused by prions. Mike discusses prions, how they can cause diseases, and how some scientists consider them contenders for the origin of life.

    Prof. Mohamed Noor's YouTube channel, BioTrekkie Explains! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zvlD5RnkzhIegG0gnSeSw

    Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Miquai
    Released:
    Nov 14, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Hosted by planetary scientist and astrobiologist Dr. Michael L. Wong, Strange New Worlds examines science, technology, and culture through the lens of Star Trek!