A brief history of politics and science
Science and politics are not easy bedfellows - "Stick to the science" is a three part series which aims to find out why.In this episode we delve into the past, and uncover the complicated relationship between science, politics and power. Along the way, we come up against some pretty big questions: what is science? Should science be apolitical? And where does Nature fit in?Tell us what you think of this series: https://go.nature.com/2HzXVLcThis episode was produced by Nick Howe, with editing from Noah Baker and Benjamin Thompson. it featured contributions from many researchers, including: Shobita Parasarathy, Alic...
Source: Nature Podcast - October 28, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
A brief history of politics and science
Science and politics are not easy bedfellows - "Stick to the science" is a three part series which aims to find out why.In this episode we delve into the past, and uncover the complicated relationship between science, politics and power. Along the way, we come up against some pretty big questions: what is science? Should science be apolitical? And where does Nature fit in?Tell us what you think of this series: https://go.nature.com/2HzXVLcThis episode was produced by Nick Howe, with editing from Noah Baker and Benjamin Thompson. it featured contributions from many researchers, including: Shobita Parthasarathy, Al...
Source: Nature Podcast - October 28, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Taking the politicians out of tough policy decisions; the late, great works of Charles Turner; and the science of cooking
First up, host Sarah Crespi talks to News Intern Cathleen O ’Grady about the growing use of citizens’ assemblies, or “minipublics,” to deliberate on tough policy questions like climate change and abortion. Can random groups of citizens do a better job forming policy than politicians?
Next, we feature the latest of a new series of insight pieces that revisit landmark Science papers. Sarah talks with Hiruni Samadi Galpayage Dona, a Ph.D. student at Queen Mary University of London, about Charles Turner, a Black zoologist who published multiple times in Science in the early 1900s. Despite being far ahead of his time i...
Source: Science Magazine Podcast - October 27, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Science Tags: Scientific Community Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 674: In the company of coronaviruses with Lisa Gralinski
Lisa joins TWiV to discuss her research on the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2, including work on vaccines and an antiviral, then we review the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as a potential analgesic, and listener questions. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler and Brianne Barker Guest: Lisa Gralinski Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode SARS-like bat CoV with potential for human emergence (Nat Med) SARS-CoV susceptibility loci in CC mice (PLoS Genetics) Combination attenuation for SARS-CoV vaccine (J Virol) Orally admin...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - October 22, 2020 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
Coronavirus Vaccine Update From the FDA
Peter Marks, MD, PhD, directs the US FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and will "call the balls and strikes" on any COVID-19 vaccine, according to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn. He joins JAMA Editor Howard Bauchner, MD, for an update on vaccine progress to date and prospects for pre-election political interference in the FDA approval process. Recorded October 5, 2020. Related Article(s): Unwavering Regulatory Safeguards for COVID-19 Vaccines (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - October 7, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
COVID-19 Vaccine Approval and the FDA
Hydroxychloroquine and convalescent plasma approvals by the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) protocols have raised concerns the agency is under withering political pressure to fast-track a COVID-19 vaccine before it is proven safe and effective. Joshua Sharfstein, MD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and JAMA Associate Editor Preeti Malani, MD, University of Michigan, discuss implications for public health and policy responses to ensure vaccine safety. Recorded September 18, 2020. Related Article: Reassuring the Public and Clinical Community About the Scientific Review and Approval of a COVID-19 ...
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - September 23, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Anthony Fauci - on changing science, long-covid, and political intrusion into health agencies
Dr Anthony Fauci needs no introduction, as head of the NIAID for almost four decades, and the U.S. government's leading advisor on infectious diseases, and leader in the country's response to Covid-19.
In this interview with The BMJ, Dr Fauci covers parallels in his experience in the HIV/AIDS crisis with this latest public health emergency. He talks about how his understanding of Covid-19 has changed.
We also tackle the reports of political intrusion into the CDC and, address worries about the rush toward a vaccine in time for the November elections.
For more from The BMJ's covid coverage, all available for freehttps:/...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - September 18, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Anthony Fauci - on changing science, long-covid, and political intrusion into health agencies
Dr Anthony Fauci needs no introduction, as head of the NIAID for almost four decades, and the U.S. government's leading advisor on infectious diseases, and leader in the country's response to Covid-19.
In this interview with The BMJ, Dr Fauci covers parallels in his experience in the HIV/AIDS crisis with this latest public health emergency. He talks about how his understanding of Covid-19 has changed.
We also tackle the reports of political intrusion into the CDC and, address worries about the rush toward a vaccine in time for the November elections.
For more from The BMJ's covid coverage, all available for free
https:/...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - September 18, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Cognitive Dissonance with Carol Tavris (BS 175)
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This month’s episode of Brain Science features an extremely timely interview with Dr. Carol Tavris, co-author of the newly released third edition of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts. Cognitive Dissonance was actually discovered back in 1956 and it is one of the most well-replicated phenomena in experimental psychology. It also impacts many aspects of our lives, including politics, which is why I am grateful to have Dr. Tavris back on the p...
Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell - August 28, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Ginger Campbell, MD Tags: Books Interviews Psychology Podcast Show Notes Source Type: podcasts
The challenge of reproducing results from ten-year-old code
Protecting delicate quantum bits, and a competition to replicate findings from ancient computer code.In this episode:01:04 Quantum computers vs ionizing radiationThe quantum bits, or ‘qubits’, central to the operation of quantum computers are notoriously sensitive. Now, researchers have assessed the damaging effects that ionizing radiation can have on these qubits and what can be done about it. Research Article: Vepsäläinen et al.08:15 CoronapodWe discuss the US Food and Drug Administration’s decision to authorize convalescent plasma for emergency use in COVID-19 patients. As accusations of political interference f...
Source: Nature Podcast - August 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
The challenge of reproducing results from ten-year-old code
Protecting delicate quantum bits, and a competition to replicate findings from ancient computer code.In this episode:01:04 Quantum computers vs ionizing radiationThe quantum bits, or ‘qubits’, central to the operation of quantum computers are notoriously sensitive. Now, researchers have assessed the damaging effects that ionizing radiation can have on these qubits and what can be done about it. Research Article: Vepsäläinen et al.08:15 CoronapodWe discuss the US Food and Drug Administration’s decision to authorize convalescent plasma for emergency use in COVID-19 patients. As accusations of political interference f...
Source: Nature Podcast - August 26, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Lowering the shield with Julia Marcus and Carol Liddle
The relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations is raising a lot of questions, both for doctors and for patients. This week, we discuss how the lack of clarity and coherence in public health messages over the past few months has caused anxiety and confusion for our patients, especially those who have been told to shield. We talk about GPs tailoring shielding advice to suit the individuals they treat, the politicisation of mask wearing, and the flaws of ‘abstinence-only’ health messaging. How do we balance prompting overall health, rather than just working to prevent disease, and how do we start taking baby steps to...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - July 2, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Lowering the shield with Julia Marcus and Carol Liddle
The relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations is raising a lot of questions, both for doctors and for patients. This week, we discuss how the lack of clarity and coherence in public health messages over the past few months has caused anxiety and confusion for our patients, especially those who have been told to shield. We talk about GPs tailoring shielding advice to suit the individuals they treat, the politicisation of mask wearing, and the flaws of ‘abstinence-only’ health messaging. How do we balance prompting overall health, rather than just working to prevent disease, and how do we start taking baby steps to...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - July 2, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
