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Welcome to The Sceptically Inclined Science Podcast where we talk about science, particularly human sciences, by looking at papers that are both unusual and serious. We hope to have a friendly, light hearted discussion in which we interweave stories from our lives. We don‘t need you to have a huge background in science so please give us a listen and enjoy!
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
On today's episode, the lads debate a new pilot study being introduced by the UK government to sequence the genome of children at birth with Tom being pro while Evan takes an opposing position.
Tom gives his thoughts on his recent Dan Brown book experience while Evan examines a new landmark case of "wrongful conception". So join us for some laughs, discussion and debate on the Sceptically Inclined Science Podcast
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
In today's episode, Evan reassures Tom that lockdowns are still a good preventive measure against COVID-19 and sums up COP26 as an unfortunate failure. On a positive note, the booster vaccine against COVID-19 shows very promising results. Tom compares solid tissue biopsies and liquid biopsies - is one better than the other? Can we get rid of one? Tune in to find out!
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
In this weeks episode we learn that not only does James Bond have amazing espionage skills but also an impenetrable immune system.
Tom celebrates the Phase II//III results for antiviral drug "Paxlovid" against SARS-COV-2 and dives into the events at COP26 while Evan evaluates the controversial approval of a new Alzheimer's drug, Aducanumab, and examines what the clinical trial results actually said.
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
On today's episode we are joined by special guest Professor Han Brunner. Prof Brunner has worked on understanding the MAOA gene mutation, and how it leads to abnormal, unpredictable behaviour as well as uncontrolled violence. Learn about the science behind MAOA influence on brain development, the influence of maltreatment on behaviour and how MAOA status has influenced court cases previously in an exciting and insightful discussion.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Join the guys for the final episode of the season! Tom, Evan and John reflect on a whole year of non-stop podcasting. Along with nominating their favourite moments and guests, the guys discuss stories that didn't make the cut. From animals that Tom thinks he could manhandle, to Evan's crazy sleep-talking.
So take a trip down memory lane with the lads as they conclude this season on a high and explicit note!
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
On this episode we are joined by Professor Ivan Perry. Professor Perry is the Dean of the School of Public Health at University College Cork with particular expertise in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and self-harm. We discuss obesity in Ireland, his thoughts on the public health response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland and the effect it has had on mental health. Enjoy!
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Join the guys for a special episode featuring Dr Alex Garanto. Alex is an Assistant Professor at Departments of Pediatrics and Human Genetics in Radboud University Medical Center. Alex has over a decade of experience working on oligonucleotides based therapies for inherited retinal diseases. Tom and Evan discuss with Alex the complexity of eye, the burden of inherited blindness on patients and the role of pharmaceutical companies in developing gene therapies. The guys also had the opportunity to discuss the importance of negative results and advantages of open access journals among other topics.
So join us for some great discussion and insights!
Thursday May 20, 2021