In Vivo

Tim Gabor

My name is Dr. Tim Gabor, I'm a Biotechnology Professor. I chat with experts in biotech in hopes of inspiring biotech students. Are you an expert that wants to motivate young scientists? Shoot me an email at invivothepodcast@gmail.com

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Tuesday · 1 hr 2 min
Autonomous Labs and the Coming Biotech Singularity | In Vivo w/ Dr. Jason Kelly | Ep. 48
Dr. Jason Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks, joins me to unpack autonomous labs, what they are, why biology’s bench tooling barely moved in 20 years, and why the right analogy isn’t a subway or a car, but a Waymo. Is the biology singularity around the corner? Kelly traces his path from Jurassic Park–era genetic engineering dreams and failing to clone one gene as a freshman, through Drew Endy’s “DNA is code” vision at MIT, to bootstrapping Ginkgo for four years before becoming Y Combinator’s first biotech. Along the way: cells as atom-movers vs computers as bit-movers, why we’re still the “first batter” mastering biology, GPT-5 designing real wet-lab experiments on Ginkgo’s platform, and why US–China competition makes lab automation a national-security issue, including his work on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology and Genesis Mission / NSF autonomous-lab builds. Dr Kelly: https://x.com/jrkelly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrkelly2 Ginkgo: https://www.ginkgo.bio In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo The opinions in this episode are those of the speakers. They do not represent the official views of any college, university, company, or other institution I may work for.
September 15 · 1 hr 30 min
Editing Embryos: The Biotech Frontier That Changes Everything | Cathy Tie and Prof. Jiang | Ep. 47
Cathy Tie (founder, Origin Genomics) and Prof. Jiang Xueqin (Predictive History) join me for a wide-open conversation on germline gene editing, the science, the ethics, and the geopolitics. Cathy walks through why heritable gene correction at the embryo stage may solve delivery problems that plague adult gene therapies, what Origin Genomics is doing under US IRB oversight, and how newer tools like base and prime editors change the safety conversation. Prof. Jiang zooms out: US 0-to-1 vs China 1-to-100, techno-utopianism, aging demographics, and why, from a game-theory lens, biotech may reshape power more than nuclear weapons or AI. Controversial, fast-moving science. This episode is for education and discussion, not medical or legal advice. Cathy Tie / Origin Genomics: https://x.com/CathyTie https://x.com/OriginGenomics https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathytie https://www.origingenomics.com Prof. Jiang Xueqin (Predictive History) https://www.youtube.com/@PredictiveHistory https://predictivehistory.substack.com In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
September 1 · 1 hr 51 min
Einstein’s 1913 Warning, Variable Light Speed, and Why He May Be WRONG | Jason Verbelli | Ep. 46
Jason Verbelli, founder of Galilean Variance and CEO/Lead Engineer at SEG Magnetics, argues that Einstein left a written test for his own theory: if the speed of light depends even a little on the motion of the source, relativity and Einstein’s theory of gravitation are false. In this interview we start from first principles and work up through John Searl, magnetic waveforms, free energy vs over-unity, the double-slit experiments, the Casimir effect, and what that would mean for energy, technology, and space travel. At SEG Magnetics in San Diego, Verbelli and his team are engineering a magnetic motor-generator based on Searl’s layered rings, orbiting rollers, and magnetic waveforms — an open-system device meant to harvest ambient energy and eventually power homes, industry, and vehicles without conventional fuel. The working image he uses is an electric car you never have to plug in. Verbelli is the surviving apprentice of the late Professor John Searl and author of a four-book series: Light, Gravity, Time, and Coherence. He rejects Lorentz invariance in favor of Galilean Variance and Dr. Edward Dowdye’s Extinction Shift Principle — primary waves extinguished and re-emitted by local matter. 0:00 Intro — Who is Jason Verbelli? 0:56 SEG Magnetics and the unplugged electric car 3:53 John Searl’s origin story 7:18 The generator lifts off — radios blast on 9:06 The BBC Levity Disc claim 11:19 How Verbelli met Searl 13:15 The 1982 confiscation and court case 18:57 Four books: Light, Gravity, Time, Coherence 19:55 What is Galilean Variance? 25:08 Einstein’s 1913 letter 25:43 Dowdye’s Extinction Shift Principle 42:00 Four double-slit experiments — not one 50:18 The mini Geiger counter / which-path setup 59:08 Free energy vs over-unity 1:04:27 Magnetic waveforms and the undulating Bloch wall 1:07:34 Electron pairs, SEG layers, hydroelectric analogy 1:11:11 Not anti-gravity — competing emissions of gravity 1:14:07 How the generator actually makes electricity 1:30:17 Device walkthrough — electrons through the four layers 1:35:05 Bob Lazar, inertia, and space travel 1:39:43 Pushback, debates, and advice to students 1:47:51 Where to find the books, website, and socials Follow Jason Verbelli X: https://x.com/TheRealVerbz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonverbelli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verbzbayarea/ Website: https://galileanvariance.com SEG Magnetics: https://segmagnetics.com In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5GBvPPvSx52O6ILuam4LoX?si=6c903566ae7b4761&nd=1&dlsi=254f9f5e78194002 In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
August 18 · 2 hr
Psychopaths Do Not Exist: The Zombie Idea Explained | Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen | Ep. 45
In this episode of In Vivo, I sit down with Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen, Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of Psychopathy Unmasked: The Rise and Fall of a Dangerous Diagnosis (MIT Press). Larsen challenges nearly every major claim about psychopathy: that people with high PCL-R scores lack empathy, are uniquely dangerous, are untreatable, have distinctive brains, or even form a coherent clinical category. Drawing on systematic reviews, historical analysis, and legal case data, he argues that psychopathy may be a “zombie idea”, an intuitively appealing concept that has survived despite a large body of contrary evidence. We cover the 18th-century origins of the idea, the rise of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, how the diagnosis is used to justify longer sentences and harsher outcomes, the famous Oak Ridge treatment study, and why figures like Ted Bundy and Adolf Hitler do not actually fit the classic profile. Larsen also discusses the ethical problems of using an unreliable tool in court and offers practical advice for clinicians, lawyers, and students. 00:00 – Introduction 01:58 – How Larsen got interested in psychopathy 04:11 – Historical origins: Benjamin Rush and “anomia” (1786) 09:30 – How psychopathy is defined today 13:13 – Why the diagnosis has unique power in court 16:31 – How the PCL-R is actually administered 28:28 – Why Ted Bundy is a poor example of psychopathy 33:03 – Does Bundy fit the classic scientific claims? 1:16:16 – What is a “zombie idea”? 1:41:23 – Genocides, ordinary people, and why they are not psychopaths 1:47:45 – Were Hitler, Stalin, or Mao psychopaths? 1:51:31 – Advice for students interested in the field 1:55:17 – Advice for clinicians, prosecutors, and defense attorneys 1:59:45 – Where to find the book and Larsen’s work Website: https://www.rasmusrosenberg.com Book site: https://psychopathyunmasked.com Dr. Larsen’s X page: https://x.com/RasmusRosenberg Dr. Larsen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosenberglarsen/ In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
August 4 · 1 hr 9 min
Rockets Get Us to Mars. Biology Decides If We Can Stay | Ryan T. Scott of NASA AMES | Ep. 44
In this episode, NASA space biologist Ryan T. Scott explains why biology, not rocket science, is the real limiting factor in humanity’s goal of becoming a multi-planetary species. We discuss how NASA’s Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) is transforming space biology by making decades of multi-modal data openly available, standardized, and reusable. Ryan breaks down why studying hazards like microgravity and radiation in combination (instead of in isolation) is critical for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. He also shares how open data and AI are accelerating discoveries, how high school students are now publishing peer-reviewed NASA space biology papers, and what it will actually take, biologically, for humans to thrive beyond Earth. If we want to become a true spacefaring civilization, we need to treat biology as seriously as propulsion. This conversation goes deep into the data infrastructure, research gaps, and mindset shifts required to make that future possible. List of studies cited: 1. Federated Learning paper Title: Bridging Earth and Space: A Flexible and Resilient Federated Learning Framework Deployed on the International Space Station Authors: Casaletto, Foley, Fernandez, Sanders, Scott, et al. Link: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.14.633017v2 2. Mitochondrial stress paper (Cell) Title: Comprehensive Multi-omics Analysis Reveals Mitochondrial Stress as a Central Biological Hub for Spaceflight Impact Link (ScienceDirect): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867420314616 Open access (PMC): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7870178/ 3. Multimodal MRI + combined hazards paper Title: Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reveals the Combined Effects of Simulated Microgravity and Space Radiation on Brain Structure and Function Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667325826002414 4. Anesthesiology for Spaceflight review Title: Fundamentals of Anesthesiology for Spaceflight Authors: Komorowski, Fleming, Kirkpatrick Link: https://www.jcvaonline.com/article/S1053-0770(16)00008-2/fulltext 5. FLUID federated learning figure (model weights diagram) This figure is from the same body of work as the federated learning paper above (AI4LS / FLUID framework). Primary paper link: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.14.633017v2 6. Biofilms paper Title: Biofilms: from the cradle of life to life support Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41522-025-00875-8 7. Bone density / microgravity paper Title: The effects of microgravity on bone structure and function Link (npj Microgravity): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41526-022-00194-8 Open access (PMC): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8983659/ 8. Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) – Bone Fracture Risk This is from NASA’s Human System Risk Board (HSRB) documentation. Main collection: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20220015709 #spacebiology #nasa #spaceexploration #multiplanetary #openscience #marsmission #spacedata #BiologyForSpace #spaceflight Resources & Links: NASA Open Science Data Repository (OSDR): https://osdr.nasa.gov Analysis Working Groups (AWG): https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/data/awg Ryan T. Scott on X: https://x.com/RyanTScott In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
July 22 · 1 hr 29 min
Do Single Cells Possess Agency? Learning and Memory Without a Brain | Dr. Arjun Raj | In Vivo Ep. 43
Can a single cell learn? In this episode of In Vivo, I sit down with systems and single-cell biologist Dr. Arjun Raj (University of Pennsylvania) to explore one of the most provocative ideas in modern biology: that individual cells can form memories and adapt in ways that go far beyond their genetic code. We dive into Raj’s groundbreaking research on cellular learning and non-genetic memory, including how melanoma cells can “learn” to resist cancer drugs without acquiring new mutations. Drawing from his 2024 Heilmeier Award lecture “Can a Cell Learn?”, we unpack the difference between genetic destiny and cellular agency, the role of the transcription factor AP-1, and what it means for a cell to remember past experiences. This conversation sits at the intersection of rigorous molecular biology and deep philosophical questions about determinism, free will, and what it means to learn. Dr. Arjun Raj’s lab website: https://rajlab.seas.upenn.edu/ Watch Arjun Raj’s full Heilmeier Award lecture “Can a Cell Learn?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs_a_MFb8Ts In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
July 7 · 1 hr 27 min
Dr. Michael Shermer: Now is The Time to Think Like a Scientist | In Vivo | Ep. 42
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic Magazine and the Skeptics Society, opens up about his personal journey from born-again Christian to one of the world’s most respected scientific skeptics. He shares how his faith unraveled during his graduate studies, the role James Randi and Uri Geller played in shaping modern skepticism, and why critical thinking has become more important than ever. Shermer also discusses his latest book, Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters, where he explores how we can navigate truth in an age of misinformation, conspiracy thinking, and institutional distrust. We dive deep into his recent appointment to the UAP Science Advisory Council, chaired by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. He breaks down the council’s goals, the challenge of government disinformation, and what it would actually take to prove the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Using tools like Occam’s Razor, Type I and Type II errors, and the Drake Equation, Shermer explains how he evaluates extraordinary claims, and why most people dramatically overestimate the odds of alien visitation. Links: Buy “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still” https://a.co/d/0iEil41o Michael Shermer’s Website: https://michaelshermer.com Skeptic Magazine: https://www.skeptic.com Follow Michael Shermer on X: https://x.com/michaelshermer In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
June 23 · 1 hr 30 min
The Sleepless Ape: How Shorter Sleep Sparked Human Evolution | Dr. David R. Samson | Ep. 41
Why do humans sleep less than any other primate on Earth, yet possess the largest brains and highest cognitive abilities? In this episode of In Vivo, evolutionary biologist Dr. David Sampson joins the show to unpack the fascinating paradox of human sleep. We dive deep into his immersive fieldwork with the Hadza tribe, the neural mechanics of how your brain flushes out toxins at night, and why our modern obsession with sleep deprivation might be missing the true biological anchor: our circadian rhythm. Dr. David Sampson is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga and the director of the Shell Sleep and Human Evolution Lab. He is also the author of the groundbreaking book, The Sleepless Ape. Dr. Samson's lab - https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/shel/ Dr. Samson's wesbsite - https://davidrsamson.com/ Buy 'The Sleepless Ape' - https://a.co/d/09qP1pxd Dr. Samson on X - https://x.com/Primalprimate In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
June 2 · 1 hr 36 min
Become Hyperefficient: How to Work WITH Your Brain (Not Against It) | Dr. Mithu Storoni | Ep. 40
Dr. Mithu Storoni, author of the 2025 Business Book of the Year Hyperefficient, reveals a complete neuroscience-based system to dramatically improve focus, creativity, and productivity in the age of AI.In this conversation we explore:• Why the old “assembly-line” model of work is broken for knowledge work and students• The 3 Brain Gears that control your mental performance (and how to switch between them)• The surprising “promotion” AI has given every one of us• Why your brain naturally works in power-law bursts — and how to use this to your advantage• Practical strategies for students: micro-breaks, replacing coffee with a 2-minute jog, finding your “Inner Flame,” and structuring study sessions like a power law• How to stay in high-performance Gear 2 instead of burning out in Gear 3If you’re a student or professional feeling overwhelmed, constantly distracted, or working harder but not smarter, this episode gives you a completely new operating system for your brain.Get the book: Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work - https://a.co/d/03JkQevcDr. Mithu Storoni on X - https://x.com/MithuStoroniDr. Mithu Storoni on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithustoroniDr. Mithu Storoni’s website - https://mithustoroni.com/In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GBvPPvSx52O6ILuam4LoX?si=6c903566ae7b4761&nd=1&dlsi=254f9f5e78194002In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
May 19 · 1 hr 49 min
Our Universe Is a Giant Computer: Evidence of a Simulated Universe | Dr. Melvin Vopson | Ep. 39
Physicist Dr. Melvin Vopson (University of Portsmouth) joins In Vivo to explain his groundbreaking Second Law of Infodynamics — the idea that information in the universe constantly compresses and minimizes itself, the exact opposite of the Second Law of Thermodynamics.In this episode he shows how this law can derive Newton’s law of gravity as an emergent computational optimization process, why viral genomes and digital data both delete information over time, and why dark matter may actually be the hidden “code” of reality itself. We also explore the difference between a literal simulation and a self-computing universe, ancient philosophy, and profound implications for biology and evolution.Links:Reality Reloaded: The Scientific Case for a Simulated Universe on Amazon - https://a.co/d/06WYzguLDr. Vopson at the University of Portsmouth - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melvin-vopsonIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
May 5 · 1 hr 28 min
Elon Musk’s 69 Core Methods Every Student Should Know | In Vivo With Eric Jorgenson | Ep. 38
In this episode, Eric Jorgenson, author of the bestselling The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Book of Elon, breaks down Elon Musk’s most useful ideas for students, young professionals, and anyone who wants to think and operate at a higher level.We explore:• How to apply First Principles Thinking to school, career, and life• Why you should play life like a game and optimize for what actually matters• The power of high effort optimism, parallel work, and attacking bottlenecks• Elon’s mindset on risk, feedback, and extreme ownership• Why Tesla and SpaceX attract the best young engineers• Gamification, orders of magnitude thinking, and the Idiot Index Eric also shares how he built his unique “wisdom compilation” books and what he learned after spending years curating Elon’s best ideas. Links:The Book of Elon → https://a.co/d/04XBfSE9The Almanack of Naval Ravikant → https://a.co/d/05uYzef9Eric Jorgenson on X → https://x.com/EricJorgensonIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GBvPPvSx52O6ILuam4LoX?si=6c903566ae7b4761&nd=1&dlsi=254f9f5e78194002In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
April 21 · 1 hr 30 min
The Physics of Life: Energy, Biophotons & Intelligence Without a Brain | Dr. Nirosha Murugan Ep 37
What is energy in biology? In this eye-opening conversation, biophysicist Dr. Nirosha Murugan reveals that life is not just chemistry or genes, it is structured, patterned energy in constant flow. She explains why the dynamic flow of energy is what separates a living cell from a dead one, how cells emit ultra-weak light called biophotons, and why diseased cells (including cancer) have completely different light signatures.Dr. Murugan also breaks down the groundbreaking Energy Resistance Principle (ERP) she co-developed with Dr. Martin Picard, explores intelligence without a brain in slime molds and planaria, bioelectricity in tissue patterning and regeneration, and her lab’s work using electromagnetic fields to reprogram cancer cells. Connect with Dr. Nirosha Murugan:X (Twitter): https://x.com/niroshajmuruganThe Murugan Lab at Wilfrid Laurier University: https://themuruganlab.com/Martin Picard’s Substack (co-author of the Energy Resistance Principle): https://martinpicard.substack.com/#Biophotons #EnergyResistancePrinciple #NiroshaMurugan #QuantumBiology #Bioelectricity #Biophysics #CancerDetection #EnergyInBiologyIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
April 14 · 1 hr 52 min
Bret Weinstein: Evolution Has a Problem and VNTRs May Be The Solution | In Vivo Ep. 36
In this deep-dive conversation, evolutionary biologist Dr. Bret Weinstein joins me to explore his groundbreaking hypothesis: that Variable Number Tandem Repeats (VNTRs) function as genomic “sliders”, numerical variables stored in non-coding DNA that allow evolution to rapidly explore adjacent forms and solve major gaps in neo-Darwinism.We discuss why evolutionary theory has stalled for decades, how VNTRs could explain fast morphological transitions (like shrew-to-bat), the adjacent possible, telomeres as proof-of-concept, and why the standard story of allelic variation may be far less powerful than we’ve been told.Bret also reacts to four original extensions I propose, including VNTRs as error-correction codes, environmental resonators, and microbiome tuning.Bret Weinstein:X / Twitter: https://x.com/BretWeinsteinDark Horse Podcast: https://darkhorsepodcast.org/Buy the book: A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WDN2RZB/?bestFormat=true&k=hunter%20gathers%20guide%20to%20the%2021st%20century&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_21_de&crid=2KPWO9JBHW2AN&sprefix=a%20hunter%20gather%27s%20guiIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
March 31 · 2 hr 1 min
Free Will Is a Superstition: The Neuroscience Evidence | In Vivo w/ Dr. Nicolas Rouleau | Ep. 35
Do we actually have free will, or is it just a neurobiological illusion? In this fascinating episode, neuroscientist and bioengineer Dr. Nic Rouleau explains why our feeling of making choices might just be a hardwired neurological superstition.We dive deep into the world of cybernetics, exploring why living biological computers are currently vastly more efficient at learning than modern artificial intelligence. Dr. Rouleau, who runs the Self-Organizing Units Lab (SOUL) at Laurier University, shares his groundbreaking work on growing human neurons in a dish and what it tells us about cognition. We also explore the concept of "mind blindness," the profound intelligence of plants, panpsychism, and the mind-bending future of "consciousness engineering", including whether we will ever be able to successfully transfer human consciousness to a machine. Papers mentioned:1. Free Will• A Neuropsychological Basis for the Experience of Free Will Under Causal Determinism Authors: Kansala, Cicek, Rouleau et al. Preprint: https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/fk3yt_v12. Cybernetics & Tissue Engineering• A Cybernetic Framework for Synthetic Biological Intelligence in the Era of Neural Tissue Engineering Authors: Étienne P. Sellar, Nicolas Rouleau Preprint: https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/md2wf_v1• Learning and Synaptic Plasticity in 3D Bioengineered Neural Tissues Authors: Nicolas Rouleau, Dana M. Cairns, William Rusk, Michael Levin, David L. Kaplan Published: Neuroscience Letters (2021) Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304394021001774• Functional Bioengineered Models of the Central Nervous System Authors: Nicolas Rouleau, Nirosha J. Murugan, David L. Kaplan Published: Nature Reviews Bioengineering (2023) Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44222-023-00027-7• Toward Studying Cognition in a Dish Authors: Nicolas Rouleau, Nirosha J. Murugan, David L. Kaplan Published: Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2021) Link: https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/abstract/S1364-6613(21)00007-33. Mind Blindness• Brains and Where Else? Mapping Theories of Consciousness to Unconventional Embodiments Authors: Nicolas Rouleau, Michael Levin Preprint (in press with Philosophical Transactions): https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/va5mk_v1• The Multiple Realizability of Sentience in Living Systems and Beyond Authors: Nicolas Rouleau, Michael Levin Published: eNeuro (2023) Link: https://www.eneuro.org/content/10/11/ENEURO.0375-23.2023.abstract• Discussions of Machine Versus Living Intelligence Need More Clarity Authors: Nicolas Rouleau, Michael Levin Published: Nature Machine Intelligence (2024) Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-024-00955-yRouleau Lab: https://rouleaulab.com X/Twitter: @DrNRouleau Wilfrid Laurier University profile: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-science/faculty-profiles/nicolas-rouleau/index.htmlIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
March 19 · 1 hr 31 min
Biological Immortality This Century? Progeria May Hold The Key | In Vivo w/ Dr. Antonei Csoka Ep. 34
In this episode of In Vivo Podcast, Dr. Antonei Csoka, biogerontologist and Director of the Epigenetics Laboratory at Howard University College of Medicine, shows how studying Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, the most extreme accelerated aging disease, is giving us the keys to achieving radical longevity and possibly biological immortality.As one of the scientists who discovered the LMNA gene mutation responsible for progeria, Dr. Csoka explains how this tragic condition is not just a mimic of aging, but actual aging running at extreme speed. The same core mechanisms we see in normal aging like nuclear distortion, telomere loss, DNA damage, epigenetic changes, and especially cellular senescence are all dramatically accelerated in these patients.By understanding progeria, we gain powerful insights into how to slow, stop, or even reverse the aging process itself.Dr. Csoka makes a compelling case that biological immortality may be achievable within this century.#longevity #biologicalimmortality #progeria #antiaging #CellularSenescence #lifeextension #agingresearch #cryonics #YamanakaFactors #MetaDisease #InVivoPodcastDr. Csoka's X page - https://x.com/abcsokaDr. Csokas' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abcsoka/reels/?__d=1In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
February 23 · 1 hr 30 min
Extended DMT Trips: Consciousness, Entities and Reality Filters | Dr. Chris Timmermann Ep. 33
What if your brain is actually a "reducing valve" that filters out most of reality? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of DMT (N-Dimethyltryptamine) and 5-MeO-DMT with Dr. Chris Timmermann from the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. His work focuses on the effects of DMT on the human brain and how it can help us understand the relationship between brain activity and conscious experience. In this episode we explore how these powerful molecules are being used as tools to study the very limits of human consciousness and the nature of reality itself.Dr. Timmermann’s Lab - https://www.uccr.uk/Dr. Timmermann on X - @neurodeliaIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
February 9 · 1 hr 44 min
Is Life Fundamentally Quantum? Rethinking Biology at the Smallest Scale | Dr Clarice Aiello Ep. 32
Dr. Aiello is a quantum engineer and researcher working at the intersection of quantum physics, quantum engineering, and quantum biology, to explore a provocative idea: that there may be a basal, underlying quantum layer to life itself. Many people encounter quantum mechanics for the first time and come away thinking it’s mysterious, abstract, or even “magic.” But as Dr. Aiello explains, quantum mechanics is not only real—it is practical, engineerable, and already shaping modern technology. From quantum computers to quantum sensors, quantum engineers are building instruments that can control and manipulate quantum systems with extraordinary precision.Dr. Clarice Aiello on X - https://x.com/ClariceDAielloThe Quantum Biology Institute on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-biology-institute/The Quantum Biology Institute - https://www.quantumbiology.org/The QBI on X - https://x.com/QuantumBioOrgThe Quantum Biology DAO on X - https://x.com/QuantumBioDAOIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
January 26 · 1 hr 37 min
Quantum Consciousness: Are Microtubules The Source Code Of The Mind? | Dr. Stuart Hameroff Ep. 31
In this episode of In Vivo, we dive deep into the "Hard Problem of Consciousness" with world-renowned anesthesiologist and researcher Dr. Stuart Hameroff. For decades, the mainstream scientific community has viewed the brain as a biological computer, with consciousness being a mere byproduct of complex neural wiring. But Dr. Hameroff, alongside Nobel Laureate Sir Roger Penrose, suggests a far more radical reality.Together, they developed the Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR) theory, which proposes that consciousness arises from quantum vibrations within microscopic structures called microtubules.Drawing on his unique perspective as an anesthesiologist—the person responsible for literally turning consciousness "off" and "on"—Dr. Hameroff explains why our subjective experience (qualia) cannot be explained by classical physics alone. 0:00 Introduction & How I Discovered Dr. Hameroff's Work1:00 Defining Consciousness: The Hard Problem & Subjective Experience2:30 Classical vs. Quantum Views of Consciousness5:00 Microtubules 101: Structure, Function & Early Research8:45 Quantum Mechanics Basics: Superposition, Entanglement & Decoherence12:15 Introducing Orch-OR: Orchestrated Objective Reduction Explained18:30 Supporting Evidence for Orch-OR & Anesthesia's Role25:00 Free Will & Non-Algorithmic Processing32:00 Potential Therapies: Alzheimer's, Dementia & Microtubule Stabilization38:45 Quantum Effects Beyond the Brain – Other Cells & Proteins?45:00 Tubulin Count & Levels of Consciousness Across Species50:30 Panpsychism & Consciousness in Non-Biological Matter55:00 Psychedelics, Dreaming & the Afterlife in Orch-OR1:02:00 Quantum Soul, Near-Death Experiences & Reincarnation Speculation1:09:00 Transcranial Ultrasound & Brain Volume Changes in Alzheimer's1:16:00 Closing Thoughts & Personal Impact of the Theory1:22:00 Final Reflections & Thanks to Dr. Hameroff#consciousness #QuantumPhysics #StuartHameroff #RogerPenrose #Microtubules #OrchOR #TheHardProblem #QuantumBiology #SciencePodcast #InVivoDr. Hameroff’s at The University of Arizona – https://hameroff.arizona.edu/ Dr. Hameroff’s X page - https://x.com/StuartHameroffIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
January 12 · 2 hr 32 min
The True Story Of How mRNA Technology Changed Biology Forever | In Vivo w/ Dr. Robert Malone Ep. 30
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Malone, the scientist credited with the invention of mRNA transfection technology, to discuss the true history of one of the most important tools in molecular biology. We go beyond the mainstream headlines to explore the moment of discovery at the Salk Institute, the "stolen valor" of the 2023 Nobel Prize, and the ethical crossroads facing modern science.00:00 Introduction: The Indispensable Tools of Biology 05:30 The Fried Egg Metaphor: How the Cell Works 14:00 The "Greased Lightning" Moment at the Salk Institute 28:45 What is Transfection? The Tech Behind the Vaccines 45:15 The Truth About the 2023 Nobel Prize & "Stolen Valor" 58:30 Risks and Pitfalls of the mRNA Platform 01:12:10 The Ethical Hollowing Out of Modern Science 01:25:00 Pushing Back: Globalist Agendas and Informed Consent 01:40:00 Closing Thoughts: Where to Follow Dr. MaloneLinks to referenced papers:1. Intracellular Reverse Transcription of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 In Vitro in Human Liver Cell LineLink: https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/44/3/732. Cationic liposome-mediated RNA transfectionLink: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.86.16.60773. Reverse-transcribed SARS-CoV-2 RNA can integrate into the genome of cultured human cells and can be expressed in patient-derived tissuesLink: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.21059681184. DNA fragments detected in monovalent and bivalent Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna modRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Ontario, Canada: Exploratory dose response relationship with serious adverse eventsLink: https://osf.io/mjc97/5. The Method of Multiple Working Hypotheses: With this method the dangers of parental affection for a favorite theory can be circumventedLink: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.148.3671.754Dr. Malone's Substack: https://www.malone.news/Dr. Malone's X profile: https://x.com/RWMaloneMDPsyWar: https://www.amazon.ca/PsyWar-Enforcing-New-World-Order/dp/1510782958/ref=sr_1_2?crid=14SN4L6BW831N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kLcNQ1QjDhR6ats9Jt_276W8Wsi3AfQvkcMEYyLmxNBlObiBQDVifWI5RYKxv_0KibJWGCqcCeP7R5sClwQJdFUwDlQ3ROOEKqAFqQzXo188hsAzyRCDdHlzwGia1rzMTOlI3fzWmpGre2aqjEMHpoP4t45XLN07wRvVaRRGXuhIpgWyrRMjMCKWIjGK0BX0F_5AbDrQRuiRnajPv5LQ0eiW5Mnj6HJvYIfzqhU85al-qk2RxVIe4LwilPwVvTdmVIbctzPX8LZGQFUBl-JT0XtRoSF5dCvB1vmsze24o60.91bKaGEsGCe29_Z1gwnXat_Tif8278ehIRyvxWeFvmI&dib_tag=se&keywords=robert+malone&qid=1767709572&sprefix=robert+malone%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2Lies My Gov't Told Me: https://www.amazon.ca/Lies-My-Govt-Told-Me/dp/151077324X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=14SN4L6BW831N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kLcNQ1QjDhR6ats9Jt_276W8Wsi3AfQvkcMEYyLmxNBlObiBQDVifWI5RYKxv_0KibJWGCqcCeP7R5sClwQJdFUwDlQ3ROOEKqAFqQzXo188hsAzyRCDdHlzwGia1rzMTOlI3fzWmpGre2aqjEMHpoP4t45XLN07wRvVaRRGXuhIpgWyrRMjMCKWIjGK0BX0F_5AbDrQRuiRnajPv5LQ0eiW5Mnj6HJvYIfzqhU85al-qk2RxVIe4LwilPwVvTdmVIbctzPX8LZGQFUBl-JT0XtRoSF5dCvB1vmsze24o60.91bKaGEsGCe29_Z1gwnXat_Tif8278ehIRyvxWeFvmI&dib_tag=se&keywords=robert+malone&qid=1767709572&sprefix=robert+malone%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-3In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Dead Sea Scrolls, Inherited Memory & the AI Revolution to Rebuild Science | Dr. Oded Rechavi Ep.29
My guest today, Dr. Oded Rechavi, is a brilliant polymath who has dedicated his career to radical problem-solving. He's famous for discovering the inheritance of acquired memories and using ancient DNA sequencing to reconstruct the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls.But now, he's tackling his biggest problem yet: the broken peer review process.The system, which has been the "gold standard" of science since 1665, has become a slow, biased, and soul-crushing bottleneck. We discuss why scientists are now acting like "cowards" and why it took six years for one of his papers to get published.Dr. Rechavi's answer is QED—an innovative AI platform he built to democratize and depoliticize research feedback.QED acts as an "MRI for logic," breaking down papers into core claims (logic trees), ruthlessly hunting for missing controls, logical gaps, and statistical errors—all in minutes, not months or years. It removes the author's identity and prestige to ensure a truly objective critique.00:00 The Tyranny of Peer Review01:12 Introducing Dr. ODed Avi01:39 The Broken System of Peer Review01:52 QED: Revolutionizing Peer Review with AI03:00 The Impact of Peer Review on Scientists04:40 Challenges and Biases in the Review Process09:00 The Addiction to Impact Factor17:32 The Future of Peer Review: AI and Transparency36:17 Addressing AI Fears and Misconceptions36:54 AI's Role in Enhancing Human Feedback37:32 Quality and Challenges of AI Reviews40:48 Future Applications of QED42:15 Development and Evolution of QED43:34 Challenges in AI and Future Improvements50:09 The Future of Scientific Publishing51:52 Interdisciplinary Research: Dead Sea Scrolls53:04 The Importance of Historical Context in Science01:10:00 Concluding Thoughts and Future VisionDr. Rechavi's lab - https://www.odedrechavilab.com/Dr. Rechavi on X - https://x.com/OdedRechaviQED - https://www.qedscience.com/In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo#SSRICrisis #FDAInsider #AntidepressantSideEffects #PSSD #SSRIWithdrawal #DrugTapering #SerotoninTheory #DrJosefWittDoerring #BigPharma #MentalHealthAwareness

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