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Archive for July, 2013

Jul
18

Episode 9 : “Oncogenes & Carcinogens” edition (video)

Posted by jnshaumeyer on July 18, 2013

Streamed live on 18 July 2013

In this episode we have a lively discussion about the genetic roots of cancer, how carcinogens get involved, how to communicate that to the public, and how the public can arm themselves against those who try to manipulate science to suit their own ends.

And we did this with two great writers on the subject: Dan Fagin, author of “Toms River : A Story of Science and Salvation”, and Jessica Wapner, author of “The Philadelphia Chromosome : A Mutant Gene and the Quest to Cure Cancer at the Genetic Level”.

Jul
18

Episode 9 : “Oncogenes & Carcinogens” edition (audio)

Posted by jnshaumeyer on July 18, 2013

Streamed live on 18 July 2013

In this episode we have a lively discussion about the genetic roots of cancer, how carcinogens get involved, how to communicate that to the public, and how the public can arm themselves against those who try to manipulate science to suit their own ends.

And we did this with two great writers on the subject: Dan Fagin, author of “Toms River : A Story of Science and Salvation”, and Jessica Wapner, author of “The Philadelphia Chromosome : A Mutant Gene and the Quest to Cure Cancer at the Genetic Level”.

Jul
10

Episode 8 : “Biotech Revolution” edition (video)

Posted by jnshaumeyer on July 10, 2013

Streamed live on 10 July 2013

Today’s conversation was all about biotechnology, clones, research ethics, and mad scientists. What didn’t we talk about!

Our guests were Emily Anthes, author of “Frankenstein’s Cat”, and Terry Johnson and Kyle Kurpinski, authors of “How To Defeat Your Own Clone”.

Jul
10

Episode 8 : “Biotech Revolution” edition (audio)

Posted by jnshaumeyer on July 10, 2013

Streamed live on 10 July 2013

Today’s conversation was all about biotechnology, clones, research ethics, and mad scientists. What didn’t we talk about!

Our guests were Emily Anthes, author of “Frankenstein’s Cat”, and Terry Johnson and Kyle Kurpinski, authors of “How To Defeat Your Own Clone”.