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Should we be afraid of exponential gene technology? │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 500

In this clip, Dr. George Church describes how gene writing projects could deliver health benefits for future generations.

Is high-intensity interval training different for women? | Dr. Martin Gibala

Posted on October 4th 2023 (7 months)
Views: 498

In this clip, Dr. Martin Gibala delves into the nuances of sex-based differences in exercise response and their implications for individual outcomes.

Learning events are "replayed" at rapid speed during deep sleep to reinforce learning | Matt Walker

Posted on July 12th 2019 (almost 5 years)
Views: 490

Dr. Matthew Walker describes how studies in rats and humans demonstrate that the brain "replays" events and experiences to facilitate learning.

Will gene drive eliminate Lyme disease and malaria? │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 478

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses the opportunities and possible dangers of tools for genetic engineering.

Are there sex differences in gaining mass and strength? | Dr. Chris McGlory

Posted on July 19th 2023 (9 months)
Views: 468

In this clip, Dr. McGlory discusses the intriguing interplay between resistance training, nutrition, and muscle adaptation, especially among older adults.

Why the first human genome cost three billion dollars │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 364

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses the Human Genome Project and how it has revolutionized many areas of science.

Benefits of 1-on-1 therapy & group dynamics in exercise for Parkinson's patients | Giselle Petzinger

Posted on October 28th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 357

In this clip, Dr. Giselle Petzinger explains how to design an optimal exercise regimen for people with Parkinson's disease.

Curing the donor organ shortage with gene editing │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 341

In this clip, Dr. George Church discusses how engineering animal organs may make them suitable for human transplant.

Why we should sequence all vertebrates for de-extinction │ Dr. George Church

Posted on September 2nd 2022 (over 1 year)
Views: 341

In this clip, Dr. George Church describes Genome Project-Write, its goals, and the technology fueling it.

Vaccine risks vs. benefits for young healthy people | Dr. Roger Seheult

Posted on September 29th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 92

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult shares his experience caring for young unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in the hospital.

Covid-19 vaccines and VAERS

Posted on September 29th 2021 (over 2 years)
Views: 41

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult explains how vaccine safety data is collected using the VAERS reporting system.

Low omega-3s and other lifestyle factors that accelerate aging | Dr. Morgan Levine

Posted on May 22nd 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Drs. Levine and Patrick discuss lifestyle factors that accelerate epigenetic aging including smoking cigarettes or having a low omega-3 index.

Anti-catabolic effects of omega-3s | Dr. Stuart Phillips

Posted on July 12th 2022 (almost 2 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips describes how omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to slow age-related declines in muscle mass and strength.

Sulforaphane reduces DNA damage (in vivo vs. in vitro evidence) | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 13th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the current sulforaphane research as it pertains to DNA damage, and highlights the importance of considering the different forms of studies.

Timing metformin to avoid negative effects on exercise adaptation: plausibility | Rhonda Patrick

Posted on August 12th 2020 (over 3 years)
Views: 0

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses whether timing metformin administration apart from exercise may be a strategy to overcome some of its adverse effects.

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