Listen to Genetic Adaptation for Cold Weather, Default Networks in the Brain, and Earthquake Science53:054 June 2023

Dr Shane is joined by Dr Linden and Dr Laura in the studio to discuss a genetic study looking at adaptations to cold weather and relationship of these genetic changes to modern diseases. Invited guest Christine Leonard, a PhD student from the Department of Psychiatry at University of Melbourne, discusses her research into default networks in the brain responsible for self-reflection when there is nothing else demanding attention. Invited guest Dr Dee Ninis, an earthquake scientist from the Seismology Research Centre, discusses the recent earthquakes that have happened in Australia.

With presenters Dr Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Linden.

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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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  • ChrisKP
  • Dr Jen
  • Dr Euan
  • Dr Ray
  • Dr Laura
  • Dr Ailie
  • Dr Linden
  • Dr Lauren
  • Dr Scarlett

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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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