Finding Genius Podcast

You've surely asked yourself the age-old question: what factors influence my weight? Well, there are many approaches to that question, and it's getting harder to distinguish between the accurate and false information available. Fortunately, there are scientists who are seeking answers by going back to basics and investigating inherent biological mechanisms within other animals. Returning to the podcast is Dr. Richard J. Johnson, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, as well as a physician, researcher, and author. Dr. Johnson recently released a new book entitled "Nature Wants You To Be Fat". This publication is for people who are interested in the science behind why we gain weight – and how to prevent it. Listen now to learn about: The interconnected nature between weight gain and innate biological design. How vitamin C affects weight gain in animals. What fructose does within the body once it is metabolized. Offer: This episode is sponsored by Viome. Use the code GENIUS to get an extra $20 off on Health Intelligence Test. Check it out now: Viome Can we manage our weight based on information gathered from other animals? Tune in to find out now! You can learn more about Dr. Johnson and purchase his publications by visiting drrichardjohnson.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3PuSO

As you age, you lose stem cells. Scientists have found that collecting younger samples of these cells can be effective for future medical treatment. Being your own stem cell donor can come with a plethora of benefits, and many researchers believe that you will thank yourself later for thinking ahead. Joining us on this podcast is Steven Clausnitzer. Steven is the CEO and co-founder of Forever Labs, an adult stem cell banking and storage company. Forever Labs uses an outpatient procedure to harvest adult Mesenchymal stem cells for prospective medical treatments down the road. In this episode, you will hear Steven address topics such as: The origins of Forever Labs. The advantages of stem cell banking and storage. The procedures behind stem cell harvesting. How using stem cells prophylactically can prevent age-related diseases. Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! To learn more about Forever Labs and their services, you can visit foreverlabs.com. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Fx3NOK

Joining us on this episode is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk. Dr. Kindrachuk is an assistant professor in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba. In addition to this, he is also Canada Research Chair in the molecular pathogenesis of emerging viruses. His research primarily focuses on the circulation, transmission, and pathogenesis of emerging viruses. Currently, Dr. Kindrachuk is investigating the many complexities of viruses and what measures we can take to control them. Listen now to explore topics like: Where viruses can exist in nature. How infectious diseases can spread through asymptomatic individuals. How recognizing the relationship between different viruses can help us combat future infections. Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! With the proper analysis, can we curb the spread of viruses before they go too far? Follow along on this conversational journey with Dr. Kindrachuk to find out now! To learn more about Dr. Kindrachuk and his work, you can visit umanitoba.ca. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3w9ZtAw

Why is the preservation of freshwater habitats so crucial? With the abundance of unique populations of fish that utilize these ecosystems, the destruction of freshwater environments could be devastating. Press play to learn: The function of a natal stream Why the Chinook salmon population has been reduced Possible solutions that could help stop population reduction Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Andrew Rypel, an associate professor and Peter B. Moyle & California Trout Chair, shares his efforts to preserve the freshwater environments of California. Many species rely on the unique environments offered in the California landscape. One of the most prominent wildlife groups is freshwater fish, which has faced conservation challenges for much of recent history. With a booming population and agriculture industry, conservation efforts may not be as effective as many would like. However, with an improving understanding of these freshwater environments, population reduction may be slowed, and the unique groups of fish that rely on such bodies can continue to be protected. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/rypel-lab/home to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3M4J9ry

What makes the absence of antimatter puzzling? Since we know it is produced, not being able to observe it opens a host of new questions. Listen up to learn: The essence of the Muon g-2 project How the medium in which a particle travels affects it What the supersymmetry theory is Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Chris Polly, the project manager of the Muon g-2 project, shares his work with accelerator experiments and what they may lead to. Accelerator physics experiments have the potential to reveal an entirely new set of answers to the questions surrounding our universe. From particles winking in and out of existence to the search for antimatter, it is truly the bleeding edge. The Muon g-2 project holds the potential to reveal some of the universe's inner workings. Using principles that have been long-established in combination with new theories, the possibilities are fascinating. Visit https://muon-g-2.fnal.gov to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3M11aat

The sensory and navigational abilities of migratory birds are a staggering phenomenon. As birds continue to complete successful voyages spanning thousands of miles, scientists have many questions about how they are able to do so with such accuracy and precision. Dr. Henrik Mouritsen is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Chemistry as well as a permanent Full Professor at the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Oldenburg, Germany. As an individual that has been particularly interested in birds from a young age, Dr. Mouritsen has been researching the behavior of these animals for years. In particular, he is curious about how they utilize the earth's magnetic field for navigation. Tune in now to hear Dr. Mouritsen discuss: How birds are able to distinguish between north and south. The interaction between specific colors of light and magnetic fields. Why many birds migrate at night. Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Can we untangle the many mysteries of birds' navigational methods? How can quantum physics help us figure this out? Find out now from an investigator at the forefront of this research! You can learn more about Dr. Mouritsen and his work at www.quantumbirds.eu and uol.de. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3whg5GJ

What makes the microplastic problem so hard to solve? With Varied sizes and states, this range of particles requires an interdisciplinary solution. Listen up to learn: Why the microplastics problem requires a varied approach If nanoparticles' charge affects their ability to be broken down The factors that impact the degradation of microplastics Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Orlin Velev and Nathan Crook of NC State University share their interdisciplinary work to begin offering solutions to the problem of microplastics and nanoparticles in the environment. Microplastics in the ocean have been causing issues for the environment far beyond what we understood in recent history. However, a solution is challenging to find since the problem cannot only be approached from one discipline. Through the combination of efforts from various fields, new solutions are being tested and implemented in multiple environments. However, the ocean presents a unique problem since so many factors play a role in the degradation of plastics. To learn more, visit https://www.cbe.ncsu.edu/velevgroup/ and https://www.crooklab.net. Please have a look at the Slides Below and learn more about the Project Orlin Velev and Nathan Crook are working on: Hall_Velev_Crook_NSF_EFRI_slides_S21 Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3slKVN5

What's the next big leap in medicine? Nature may have more to offer than one may think. Listen up to learn: How an ordinarily innocuous bacteria can become dangerous Why antibiotics may fall short What a biofilm is Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Cassandra Leah Quave, an associate professor in the department of dermatology at Emery University, shares her quest for nature's next medicines. Nature has offered treatments and medicines since ancient times. However, with increasingly resilient bacteria, viruses, and other conditions, new solutions need to be found. These solutions may come in the form of new solutions found in nature for biofilm-related infections and highly drug-resistant conditions. The possible impact of anti-biofilm technology has tremendous potential, especially in quorum sensing and other stubborn conditions. Visit https://cassandraquave.com to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L3Lj9A

What makes microplastics so dangerous? Since they can contaminate such a wide range of environments, their impact cannot be underestimated. Press play to learn: A possible solution for microplastic contamination How photodegradation works The importance of naturalistic treatments Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Elodie Passeport, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, shares her work attempting to understand microplastics and how to break chemical bonds to combat their effect better. Microplastics are one of the most significant threats in the contamination of natural environments around the world. However, they are tricky to combat, so new solutions with a diminished impact on the treated environment are being developed. By implementing passive water treatment practices, a solution to the problem can be found through natural means. This is crucial since treating the problem while avoiding impacting the environment being treated is the key to successfully saving it. Visit https://civmin.utoronto.ca/home/about-us/directory/professors/elodie-passeport/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FvZ2ot

When does life truly end? Since it can be challenging to measure, neurosurgery may offer more clues. Press play to learn: How long after the heart stops the brain continues to function The ideal patient for studying the end of life The challenge of monitoring patients into death Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Ajmal Zemmar, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, discusses the crossroads of neurosurgery and the end of life. Even with the amazing medical advancements in recent history, it is difficult to get an accurate picture of what is going on in the brain. Especially at the end of life, much of what is undergone in the brain remains a mystery. Since many folks do not want extensive tests at the end of their life, studying their brains becomes quite challenging. However, with tools like EEGs and other techniques, we can study various situations in which someone passes away, allowing us to better understand when life actually ends. Visit https://uoflhealth.org/provider/ajmal-zemmar/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vZwKja