bio much?: Recent Episodes
Mrigaanka Sharma
Are you confused by news of the Delta Variant and how different it is than previous strains? Wondering how variants even work? Befuddled by questions like: how many variants even are there, and how much should we be worrying about them?
Today, for the semi-final episode of the season, we explore:
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How Variants Come About
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How they are Commonly Classified
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Some Variants of Concern (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta) and their Important Mutations
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General Delta Variant Guidelines
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The world has decided it’s high time we reach that prophesied New Normal, and our fast pass to this 21st century Eden is the Covid-19 vaccine. So who are we to sit this one out?
Our subject today: The Vaccine.
We discuss: Basics of Immunization, Types of Vaccines, and Common Vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen, Oxford AstraZeneca, Covaxin, and Sputnik (their authorizations, recommendations, side effects, efficacies, and more).
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While India and the world continue to battle the Covid crisis, we explore the treatment measures currently being employed and recommended all over the world. From severe oxygen shortages to confusion surrounding the effectiveness of drugs, we have two things on our side: hope and science. Whether it's home treatment or sophisticated medicine, there are a lot of questions to be answered. So tune in for a healthy dose of information about Covid drugs and how they work.... and even the ones that don't: from Remdesivir and Dexamethasone to Fabiflu and Hydroxychloroquine.
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Bio Much? is a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology. Follow us on your streaming platform and on Instagram (@biomuch) for updates and extra content. Stay safe, stay informed. #scienceisforeveryone
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How reliable are RT-PCR tests? How do they even work? Are rapid antigen tests better, worse, or none of the above? Should we be mass testing or taking a more targeted approach?
In episode 6, we understand RT-PCR testing step-by-step, and learn about the various errors that can lead to false positives and negatives. We also explore other testing methods like the Rapid Antigen Test, and dive into the debate on mass testing vs. targeted testing of Covid-19.
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Does eating lots of pepper prevent you from getting infected by the coronavirus?
Does the vaccine put tracking chips in your body?
Does using your phone increase the risk of COVID!?
These are just a few of the myths and rumours that we've heard during the pandemic, ranging from genuine questions to bizarre conspiracy theories. So, just how weird can these myths get?
For our Mid-Season Special, bio much? decided it was time for an unscripted episode. Today, we look through some of the wackiest myths about Covid-19, curated by friends and listeners. From ex-presidents to conspiracy theorists, everyone seems to be stoking the fire of misinformation.
Be prepared for ridiculous theories, irrelevant rants, crack editing, and, hopefully, a good laugh. Fingers crossed.
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A huge shoutout to all our listeners and contributors who have supported us through the first half of this season. We hope you keep listening, sharing, and learning. Follow us on streaming platforms to be the first to know when a new episode is out, and follow @biomuch on instagram for extra content and updates.
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What happens when our immune system turns against us? For our midseason finale, we discuss SARS and what it does to the body, with special emphasis on a phenomenon called a Cytokine Storm.
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This week, we learn how the Coronavirus enters the human cell in Breaking Into The Cell - Crash Course Edition a.k.a. How To Get Away With Receptor-Mediated Fusion. We also discuss the implications this process has on our search for "the cure". This is the Great Covid Heist, and it's a wild ride.
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Featured Music: The Game Is On (Sherlock Theme) - cover by Reine Bantang (from SoundCloud via Creative Commons)
Bio Much? is back, and this time, we're exploring the phenomenon of zoonotic viruses, which "spillover" to humans from other species.
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This week, in episode 2 of bio much? we break down BIOWEAPONS: what they are, how they're made, legislations and regulations, and why they're so dangerous. Plus, we include tidbits from history and literature, as well as a story called as The Greatest Invention and a fresh perspective on the true objective of science.
Follow us on Spotify and Instagram for updates (@biomuchpodcast). New episodes every Sunday.
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In the Season Premiere of bio much? we learn about 5 of history's worst pandemics, the biology behind them, and what science and society learned from each one!
Bio Much? is a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology. New episodes every Sunday. Follow us on Spotify and Instagram for updates! #scienceisforeveryone
Featured Music: Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Romendy New Extended Mix)
Welcome to "bio much?": a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology.
For our first season, we will be diving into COVIDS-19's supervillain journey: discussing topics from bioweapons to historical pandemics. Join in as we learn about the infamous virus in a more fun and accessible way than ever before. After all, #scienceisforeveryone.
New episodes every Sunday IST. Follow on Spotify to be the first to know!
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Welcome to "bio much?": a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology!
New episodes every Sunday. Follow us on instagram @biomuchpodcast for updates, behind-the-scenes, and other fun content!
Let's Science On!
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