Finding Genius Podcast

How can learning about your dog's DNA help keep them in better health? By pinpointing specific markers for possible disorders or diseases, preemptive medical attention can be given as needed. Listen up to learn: How canine DNA matches up with that of humans What differentiates breeds of dogs The percentage of dogs that die of cancer Adam Boyko, the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Embark Veterinary & Associate Professor at Cornell University, shares his work with genomic data to improve dogs' health. By studying the canine DNA sequence and applying techniques previously used for recording human DNA data, many points of information can be gained. From coat type to possible diseases, the more the genome is explored, the better we can understand our furry friends. Using similar techniques to the 23andMe model, previously mysterious portions of the dog genome can be demystified and studied. Complicated genomic points of information often cause complex diseases and traits present in dogs. For more information, visit embarkvet.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

If diabetes were a country, it would be the third largest country in the world.That’s right—there are about 463 million people globally who have diabetes, and only a very small percentage of those people are actually successfully treated and not impacted by comorbidities. When examining this problem, are we considering all contributing factors? Tune in to learn: ·        What ‘social vulnerability’ means in the context of health and other inequalities ·        How diabetes is negatively impacting healthcare systems on a global scale ·        How technologies like AI can aid in the understanding of complex biological, social, geographical, and cultural factors impacting health and equality around the world David Napier is a professor of medical anthropology at University College London, where he also serves as the director of the Center for Applied Global Citizenship, and the Science, Medicine, and Society Network. For the past eight years, he has been an academic lead for a program called Cities Changing Diabetes, which aims to research and limit type 2 diabetes in cities around the world. “By constructing this [diabetes] as a purely biomedical problem, we’re failing to address what the key drivers of this are, and we’re failing, therefore, to develop responses to that disease that will help us to reduce where it’s going in the next 45 years,” says Napier. Despite clear evidence of the significance of sociocultural drivers, there is a surprising lack of scientific publication on them. Napier discusses the ins and outs of this global problem, the details of his efforts to address it, and what’s to come in the near future. Press play to hear the full conversation and check out citieschangingdiabetes.com/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Professor Ghil’ad Zuckerman believes that languages are the building blocks of community identity and authority. In an effort to civilize the aboriginal people in Australia, their language was taken away from them in the 1900s resulting in linguicide (language killing) and glottophagy (language eating). In recent years, the concept of language reclamation has become a popular theory as people seek to uncover their roots and reclaim their cultural autonomy. Click on play to learn: What it takes to revive a language in general. What reasons support the investment of time and money for language revival. What are ‘sleeping beauty’ languages. Professor Zuckermann is the founder of Revivalistics, a global, trans-disciplinary field of enquiry surrounding language reclamation, revitalization, and reinvigoration. He believes that the loss of a language is more damaging for indigenous peoples than the loss of their land. While compensation may be given for lost land, there is no compensation for lost languages. Language killing began to occur at the beginning of colonization in Australia. The belief was that the natives could be civilized more quickly if their language was eliminated and only the language of England was spoken in Australia. Although there are 250 known Aboriginal languages, only eighteen languages are currently in use as a result of language killing. As globalization has grown in recent years, the interest in recovering lost languages has flourished. Revivalistics examines language revival from various perspectives including mental health, law, sociology, colonization, architecture, politics, and education. To learn more visit: Website: professorzuckermann.com Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C Also Check out these: Israelit Safa Yafa (Israeli - A Beautiful Language), Am Oved, 2008: http://www.zuckermann.org/israelit.html Language Contact and Lexical Enrichment in Israeli Hebrew, Palgrave Macmillan, 2003: http://www.zuckermann.org/enrichment.html Engaging – A Guide to Interacting Respectfully and Reciprocally with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and their Arts Practices and Intellectual Property, 2015: http://www.zuckermann.org/guide.html Dictionary of the Barngarla Aboriginal Language of Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, 2018: https://www.barngarlalanguage.com/dictionary Barngarlidhi Manoo (Speaking Barngarla Together), 2019. Part 1: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/ghilad.zuckermann?dsn=directory.file;field=data;id=41076;m=view , Part 2: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/directory/ghilad.zuckermann?dsn=directory.file;field=data;id=41096;m=view

How does adrenaline leftover in the body affect more than just the fight or flight response? Excess adrenaline may actually be the root cause of many ailments suffered daily by many people. Press pleat to learn: How cortisol and adrenaline interact Why adrenaline peaks at 2:30 am How progesterone can benefit wellness Dr. Michael E. Platt, the Author of Adrenaline Dominance, shares his research into the problems caused by the body holding excess adrenaline. From weight gain to the common headache, adrenaline may be the underlying cause not previously considered. By considering adrenaline as equally powerful as other hormones in daily life, adrenaline can be used to tweak the body's chemistry to live a more comfortable lifestyle. Since adrenaline may be the only cause of anxiety, controlling its levels within the body may be a boon to mental health. The key to living a happy and healthy life, in general, may be limiting adrenaline and maintaining an even level from day to day. To learn more, visit plattwellness.com. Use the link: https://plattwellness.com/discount/Welcome10 and also use promo code WELCOME10 to get an amazing discount. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

What can be learned about all cancer by studying rare cancer? Since they make up a large portion of total cancers when combined, valuable insight can be gained. Press play to learn: Why rare cancers have a worse prognosis How driver mutations affect cancer How researchers determine which mutations to treat  Holly Barker, Ph.D., a Stafford Fox Centenary Fellow of Rare Cancer Biology and Genomics, stops by to share her work researching rare forms of cancer. While rare cancers only make up around one-fifth of all diagnosed cancer cases, they account for around one-third of cancer deaths. Moreover, due to misdiagnosis or lack of appropriate treatment, they tend to be much more dangerous than other forms. Treating specific mutations within the cancer genome can be more targeted and, therefore, more effective. In addition, when sequencing the genome, insights on precisely how to treat specific cancer a patient suffers from can be pinpointed. To learn more, visit wehi.edu.au/research-diseases/cancer/rare-cancers Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Dr. Arwen Podesta is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in New Orleans. Her practice includes adult psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, and integrative and holistic medicine. She collaborates with patients to help them decrease anxiety, improve mood and sleep, and move from misery to wellness with dignity. Dr. Podesta is a renowned speaker who lectures at conferences on the topics of mental health, addiction medicine, and integrative psychiatry. Click on play to learn: How integrative mental health therapies treat mental health issues. How genetics may play a role in addiction and anxiety. What new therapies are in the pipeline for treating anxiety and addiction. When treating drug addiction, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, Dr. Podesta and her staff at Podesta Wellness use multiple tools, treatments, and methods that are specific to the needs of each patient. She begins with a clinical interview with a patient to identify a root cause of mental health problems such as toxin exposure, use of antibiotics, and other factors and uses this information to develop a plan for addiction treatment, anxiety management, or depression therapy. With extensive experience in the integrative and functional medical fields, Dr. Podesta has successfully treated patients using traditional therapies and alternative therapies such as botanicals, supplements, and medical devices to treat anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Evidence-based therapies may include medications, nutritional supplements, psychotherapies, and behavior modification. The future holds promise for new treatments for mental health issues. The National Institutes of Health is researching immunotherapy as a treatment for addiction to opioids. Wearable devices and digital therapeutics may help with cognitive behavior therapies. Coordinated care platforms provide much needed follow-up care for patients receiving treatment for mental illness. To learn more visit: Website: podestawellness.com Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How can treatments for mental health issues and be reimagined to work more effectively for more people? By offering new solutions and strategies to individuals struggling with their mental health, breakthroughs provide hope to those who it was not previously available. Listen in to learn: How Netflix can give hints on how to better optimize mental healthcare Which collected data may be most valuable How more intensive care can be given the same updates  Dr. Adam Chekroud, chief scientist and co-founder of Spring Health, discusses his work to combat the country's mental health epidemic and offers innovative new approaches to treatment. Mental health is an oft-overlooked aspect of health that can lead to many physical symptoms and struggles that can occupy an individual's day-to-day life. However, using new techniques like machine learning and algorithms to find patients increasingly optimized and personalized care, more targeted therapeutic approaches can be applied. Through analyzing symptoms and the frequency at which they occur, a set of data points can be organized, which researchers use to better hone the personalization of the care provided. In addition, since much of previously in-person therapy has been transitioned to online, Spring Health aims to broaden the type of care they offer while upholding the quality of care provided. Visit springhealth.com for more information. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

“Precancerous events are happening in everyone’s body every day,” says Sandy Bevacqua, explaining the importance of “fine-tuning” the immune system in order to promote tumor regression naturally, the way it was designed to happen. This is just one aspect of her approach to cancer. Tune in to discover: How cancer crosses barriers in the body during metastasis Why many people overcome one type of cancer only to develop another down the road (and what to do about it) The importance of undergoing testing to determine what a tumor is and isn’t sensitive to How to detox from chemotherapy Returning guest, Sandy Bevacqua, has a PhD in molecular and cellular biology, conducted scientific research in both university and government settings, and lectured around the world for decades. Her work has revolved primarily around melanoma due to its capacity for metastasis. Today, she discusses how cancer spreads throughout the body, what a cancer cell needs in order to thrive as opposed to what a normal cell needs, the abundance of toxins in the environment and how they are contributing to the development of cancer, and how, as a biochemist, she joins forces with healthcare practitioners to help treat those with a cancer diagnosis—in the most natural way possible. “Anybody that’s getting well from cancer is hitting it over the head from 20 different directions. We never, ever do just one treatment, because cancer is smart; it has figured out how to change its genetic expression and continues to do so…such that it gets around whatever you’re treating it with,” says Bevacqua. Learn more about her work and treatment strategies at https://drsandybevacqua.com/. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Michelle Seiler Tucker is a best-selling author who has been in business for more than twenty years. She is an authority on buying and selling, improving businesses, and developing revenue streams. Seiler Tucker co-authored Exit Rich: The 6P Method to Sell your Business for Huge Profit with finance expert Sharon Lechter that educates readers on how to increase revenue productivity and many other techniques for creating a prosperous business that will be attractive to buyers. Click on play to learn: How to objectively evaluate your business. How to use Seiler Tucker’s twofold approach to sell your business for maximum profit. How to improve your chances of finding the right buyer for your business. With more than 20 years experience in mergers and acquisitions, Seiler Tucker has been instrumental in the sale of hundreds of businesses. She is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated and currently owns several other successful businesses. Seiler Tucker specializes in buying, fixing, growing, and selling businesses. Business owners sell for different reasons: health issues, divorce, death, owners’ disputes, or something unforeseen and external like the current pandemic. Seiler Tucker collaborates with clients to help them expand their businesses and avoid making errors that hinder the growth of a healthy business. She has identified common mistakes that business owners make that devalue the profitability of their companies. One of the biggest mistakes is not having a plan for exiting the business. The owner does not have a sellable asset because they failed to build a solid infrastructure which means there is no intrinsic value for prospective buyers. Exit Rich educates business owners on how to prepare for the sale of their business from the very beginning. The result is creating a high-value asset that is appealing to buyers. To learn more visit: Website: seilertucker.com; exitrichbook.com Twitter: @MSeilerTucker Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

How has the quantum revolution allowed researchers a new understanding of light? By examining the properties and behavior of light, discoveries like gravity waves can be found. Press play to learn: How quantum optics function Why pairs of photons are quantum correlated What the signal to noise ratio signifies Ryan T. Glasser, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Tulane EDU, School of Science & Engineering, stops by to share his work with quantum optics and discusses what this work may hold for the future. A higher-quality image can be gained by quantizing light in a specific way, allowing a more extended range for optics to be used effectively. By quantum correlating the pairs of photons, accurate measurements, even beyond lasers, can be created. By eliminating "noise" in calculations using quantum optics, the data collected from the experiment can be much more dependable. This is in part the quality of quantum optics that allowed a team of researchers to earn a Nobel prize for discovering gravity waves. To learn more, visit https://glasser.tulane.edu.