

Listener Q&A: Plastic-eating mushrooms, allergy-curing hookworms, the end of the universe, making a career in scicomm, and more!
Sep 6, 2023
Sam and Deboki answer listener questions about science, including the role of hookworms in curing allergies and measuring the end of the universe. They also discuss gene therapy and the promising levitus treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The podcast explores avoiding harmful PFAS chemicals and different paths in science communication. The episode concludes with the announcement of the Tiny Matters mug giveaway winners.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The End of the Universe and the Big Freeze
05:29 • 18min
Exploring the Mechanism and Ethics of Gene Therapy
23:07 • 2min
Levitus: A Promising Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
25:10 • 7min
Understanding and Avoiding PFAS Chemicals
32:11 • 5min
Different Paths in Science Communication
37:27 • 22min
Giveaway Winners Announced and Mug Purchase Link Provided
59:17 • 2min