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Episode 124: Gary Taubes makes a case for the ketogenic diet and its metabolic benefits

Posted June 23, 202100:47:13

Today we have journalist Gary Taubes making a repeat appearance on STEM-Talk to discuss his new book, “The Case for Keto: Rethinking Weight Control...

Episode 123: Steve Chien talks about AI, Mars rovers, and the possibility of intelligent alien life

Posted May 26, 202100:44:13

Episode 123 Steve Chien talks about AI, Mars rovers, and the possibility of intelligent alien life Today’s interview is with Dr. Steve Chien.  Dr....

Episode 122: James Kirkland on targeting senescent cells to reverse age-related diseases

Posted May 6, 202100:55:38

In today’s episode, we talk about zombie cells, a term used to describe senescent cells because of their refusal to die. Our guest on this topic is...

Episode 121: Pascal Lee on the Mars mission and our search for alien life in the galaxy

Posted April 14, 202101:28:44

It has been nearly a month since NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars. So far, the rover hasn’t detected any signs of past life on the planet....

Episode 120: Gordon Lithgow on alpha-ketoglutarate’s potential to affect healthspan and lifespan

Posted March 17, 202100:48:15

Ever since Cell Metabolism published a study that found the naturally occurring metabolite alpha-ketoglutarate reduces inflammatory signaling as well...