Healthtech Pigeon What do we lose as virtual healthcare becomes the norm?
Oct 5, 2025
Dive into the innovative world of virtual healthcare! Explore the NHS’s ambitious virtual hospital plan, featuring AI triage and remote consultations. Discover the intriguing concept of senolytic cells and their potential impact on aging. Learn why gut health is gaining traction, and how major companies are translating microbiome science into consumer products. Reflect on the sacrifices of remote care, from patient-clinician rapport to diagnostic nuances, and ponder which medical services should remain in-person.
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Longevity Scientist Turned DJ
- James described meeting Thomas George, a longevity scientist who also used to DJ at Fabric and shared wild stories that were partly edited out of the episode.
- The anecdote illustrated how diverse backgrounds (science and DJing) can coexist in healthtech circles.
Senolytic Cells And Green Tea
- Thomas George explained senolytic ("zombie") cells and how they accumulate and drive aging-related damage.
- He suggested compounds like green tea may target these cells and could translate into human longevity interventions.
A Trip To Danone's Gut Lab
- Jessica attended Danone's OneBiome lab opening and met Wilhelm DeVos, the microbiome expert behind Akkermansia research.
- She described the lab's digital health unit and excitement for second-generation yogurts optimized with new bacterial strains.