Listen to TRM Cells, Pneumonia Drug Therapy, Brain Implants and Woolly Mammoths49:3212 September 2021

Susan Christo, Doherty Institute, discusses new research findings in the area of tissue-resident memory cells; and Megan Maher and Christopher McDevitt, also from the Doherty Institute, talk about research into pneumonia and a new drug therapy; then, Michael Ibbotson, Australian College of Optometry, discusses research into future epilepsy therapy involving tiny carbon electrode brain implants. And in weekly science news, the team discusses new findings on woolly mammoth's lifetime travels, risks for coyotes scavenging mountain lion’s leftovers, and the significance of eye contact during conversations. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Chris KP, Dr. Jen and Dr. Euan.

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Exploring the wonders of science and its impact on the world. Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption.

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  • Dr Jen
  • Dr Euan
  • Dr Ray
  • Dr Laura
  • Dr Ailie
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Listen to Dr Shane's 'Chat with a Nobel Laureate' at a University of Melbourne-Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program event.

Dr Shane chats with Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons from Spectrum House about teacher and school staff mental health as we approach the start of the school year and a return to face-to-face learning.


The podcast intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.

https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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