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S1 · E244
Yesterday · 8 min
Ep 244: A Yale analysis of 51 trials found prescription drugs and lifestyle changes lowered…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A Yale analysis of 51 trials found prescription drugs and lifestyle changes lowered epigenetic age markers while common supplements did not. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · cell.com · phys.org · medicalxpress.com · lifespan.io · medicalbuyer.co.in · en.bd-pratidin.com · inrae.fr Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Yale analysis finds drugs and exercise lower epigenetic age markers 0:53 T-cell enzyme discovery separates organ aging from immune aging in mice 1:16 Penn researchers uncover bacterial mechanism that breaches host barriers 2:02 Microbe-derived molecule raises NAD and reverses gut damage in lab models 2:26 Lifespan.io reports serotonin neurons curb physical activity in aged mice 2:47 Science Deep Dive 2:57 University of Florida study shows repeated forced smiles worsen mood 4:24 FIU trial finds standard ADHD classroom supports show limited academic benefit 4:48 Tsukuba team isolates antimicrobial peptides from fruit-fly sleep protein 5:26 Study identifies alternative genetic route to larger primate brains 7:00 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:00 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcriPLSp4Gs If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🎧 Hear this show with the others you follow in one private morning episode, read to you by name. Try My Nerra free for 7 days, then $4.99 a month. 📬 The free Nerra Daily email, every morning at 7 AM Eastern: sign up 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E243
Friday · 7 min
Ep 243: Cerebrospinal fluid waves that flush brain waste shrink markedly in older adults during…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Cerebrospinal fluid waves that flush brain waste shrink markedly in older adults during deep sleep. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Brain waste-clearing waves weaken with age — MIT Health MIT researchers scanned adults aged 18–39 and 60–84 during sleep with EEG and specialized MRI. ... Sources: news.mit.edu · bioengineer.org · nature.com · cell.com · sciencedaily.com · phys.org · ddindia.co.in Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Brain waste-clearing waves weaken with age 0:57 Science Deep Dive 2:00 Tremella mushroom compounds extend nematode lifespan via SKN-1 2:18 Crigler-Najjar gene therapy holds efficacy at four years 2:33 Menopausal hormone therapy reshapes gut and vaginal microbiomes 2:56 Multimodal AI plus blood omics improves cancer monitoring 3:11 TRF2 protein protects muscle stem cells from fat and scar replacement 3:27 Thinner magnetic films retain properties for low-power AI chips 3:44 Animal versus plant protein links differ for testosterone 4:01 Working-line German shepherds carry distinct behavioral genes 4:17 Orbital changes trigger abrupt East Asian monsoon shifts 4:37 Plants sense insect attack through previously unknown pathway 4:58 Light-activated radical pairs created inside metal-organic frameworks 5:56 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:00 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAh1N2Zr_jU If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🎧 Hear this show with the others you follow in one private morning episode, read to you by name. Try My Nerra free for 7 days, then $4.99 a month. 📬 The free Nerra Daily email, every morning at 7 AM Eastern: sign up 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E242
Thursday · 8 min
Ep 242: A light-activated protein now lets researchers block autophagy within minutes to identify…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A light-activated protein now lets researchers block autophagy within minutes to identify what cells recycle first. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Light tool blocks autophagy to map rapid cell recycling targets — Phys.org Researchers at the Salk Institute engineered ASAP, an optogenetic protein that relocates after light exposure to halt autophagy reversibly in any cell type. ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · statnews.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Light tool blocks autophagy to map rapid cell recycling targets 1:02 Planetterrian Spotlight 1:43 Science Deep Dive 3:10 Higher PFOA and PFOS levels tied to elevated ER-negative breast cancer rates 4:32 Vibrating microscopic elements store quantum information like guitar strings 6:10 Also Today 6:35 Tomorrow Teaser 6:45 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🎧 Hear this show with the others you follow in one private morning episode, read to you by name. Try My Nerra free for 7 days, then $4.99 a month. 📬 The free Nerra Daily email, every morning at 7 AM Eastern: sign up 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E241
Wednesday · 8 min
Ep 241: A model shows land-based climate measures can achieve 1.7°C targets with a carbon price of…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A model shows land-based climate measures can achieve 1.7°C targets with a carbon price of $180 per ton instead of $400. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · reddit.com · nature.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Land policy mix lowers climate transition costs while protecting food security 1:22 Planetterrian Spotlight 3:05 Science Deep Dive 6:21 Fiber-optic cables on the seafloor can monitor whale calls for conservation 6:48 Also Today 7:10 Tomorrow Teaser 7:22 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🎧 Hear this show with the others you follow in one private morning episode, read to you by name. Try My Nerra free for 7 days, then $4.99 a month. 📬 The free Nerra Daily email, every morning at 7 AM Eastern: sign up 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E240
Tuesday · 8 min
Ep 240: Arctic ice cores show Montana mining sent heavy metals across continents in the late 1800s.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Arctic ice cores show Montana mining sent heavy metals across continents in the late 1800s. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Arctic ice records Montana mining pollution — Science News Ice cores from Canada, Greenland and Russia contain particles that fell as early as 210 BCE. ... Sources: sciencenews.org · phys.org · sciencedaily.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Arctic ice records Montana mining pollution 0:56 Science Deep Dive 1:40 Excavation changes erosion patterns at ancient sites 2:24 Global fossil CO₂ emissions fell 0.4 percent in 2026 3:12 Alzheimer’s mutations disrupt nerve-muscle links outside brain 3:42 Single amino-acid change alters Andes virus protein in human cells 4:01 Methane-eating microbes build electrically conductive nanowires 4:22 Machine learning maps repeated evolution of fish schooling 4:46 Gut-to-brain pathway explains acquired taste for bitter coffee 5:08 Tree-rich landscapes nearly double cacao yields in Peru 5:33 Early humans collected keepsakes 500,000 years ago 5:53 CERN detects rare particle decay after 40-year search 6:08 Accidental find enables room-temperature molybdenum restructuring 7:07 Tomorrow Teaser 7:22 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E239
Monday · 8 min
Ep 239: Tiny crystals in Andean volcanic rocks share a chemical signature tied to hot magma…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Tiny crystals in Andean volcanic rocks share a chemical signature tied to hot magma intrusions that destabilize shallow reservoirs before eruptions. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · streamlinefeed.co.ke · swissinfo.ch · pharma.economictimes.indiatimes.com · theprint.in · koreabiomed.com · x.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Crystals record shared trigger for Andean eruptions 1:04 Miro1 protein buildup drives muscle insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes 1:52 Science Deep Dive 2:58 Radiocarbon analysis detects previously unknown Nankai Trough earthquakes 3:19 New killifish species discovered in three Brazilian forest pools 4:01 Lambayeque Valley survey finds low violence during El Niño events 4:26 Clinical simulation model adds ethics and emotional skills for nursing training 4:48 Theoretical gravitational reconnection identified in Einstein equations 5:07 New ground-dwelling bird species identified in Liang Bua cave on Flores 5:50 Magnesium supports vitamin D activation and breakdown enzymes 6:09 Also Today 7:09 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 9:00 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nph4peZE4s4 If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E238
November 8 · 7 min
Ep 238: Brain imaging across 57 studies ties multiple sleep disorders to smaller thalamus volume.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Brain imaging across 57 studies ties multiple sleep disorders to smaller thalamus volume. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Sleep disorders tied to thalamus shrinkage and attention changes — Science Daily Researchers at Florida International University combined results from 57 brain imaging studies of adults with sleep disorders. ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · phys.org · conservativepost.co.uk · bioengineer.org Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:14 Sleep disorders tied to thalamus shrinkage and attention changes 1:04 Two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily linked to lower dementia risk 1:29 New jellyfish species Copula lucentia described off Alicante 1:52 Insects sustain vertebrates through habitat and health roles beyond food 2:17 Medieval sanitation measures increased roundworm prevalence in Trondheim 2:36 Five UK universities launch national quantum commercialization network 3:14 Plant extract increases stress resistance in C. elegans 3:30 Prairie farmers advised to manage soil acidity across full rotations 3:46 Student documents rare wild cat presence in northern New Mexico 4:05 Alternative cosmology model passes early nucleosynthesis tests 4:30 Science Deep Dive 6:03 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E237
November 7 · 7 min
Ep 237: Researchers have mapped how a single metabolite shields its own consuming enzyme from…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers have mapped how a single metabolite shields its own consuming enzyme from degradation signals in tryptophan metabolism. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: bioengineer.org · theportugalnews.com · detroitnews.com · phys.org · mayoclinic.org Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 Tryptophan metabolite binds second site on TDO2 to block its degradation 0:41 Science Deep Dive 1:42 Microneedle arrays enable precise delivery of gene therapies and vaccines 2:10 Companies advance gene therapies to extend healthy lifespan in dogs and cats 3:12 Fruit fly pupae deploy lipid barrier against dehydration in hot, dry conditions 3:35 Uncrewed aerial system samples atmospheric microplastics at altitude 3:58 Nancy Ip awarded UNESCO prize for Alzheimer’s biomarker discoveries 4:49 UV-responsive film indicates meat spoilage through color and fluorescence shift 5:12 SynFit algorithm balances multiple traits during enzyme engineering 6:15 Also Today 6:42 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E236
November 6 · 8 min
Ep 236: A Neurology study linked greater lifetime estrogen exposure to lower cerebrovascular…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A Neurology study linked greater lifetime estrogen exposure to lower cerebrovascular pathology in women. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Greater estrogen exposure tied to less brain vessel damage in women — Neurology A study published in Neurology examined lifetime estrogen exposure in women. ... Sources: neurology.org · phys.org · news.harvard.edu · grafa.com · manilatimes.net · statnews.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Greater estrogen exposure tied to less brain vessel damage in women 0:50 TACO1 protein helps mitochondria finish tricky protein sequences 1:21 Cancer-linked gene uses shortcut to start cell division 1:47 Placenta-on-a-chip tracks toxin effects on pregnancy 2:13 Mouth microbes linked to colorectal cancer risk 2:40 Algal group evolved multicellular forms multiple times 3:11 Hybrid office schedules show measurable productivity patterns 3:30 Laser-plasma device could produce water-window X-rays 4:02 UK review begins for Sanfilippo gene therapy 4:37 Science Deep Dive 5:49 Planetterrian Spotlight 6:25 Antibiotic runoff may drive honeybee colony losses 6:48 Child dies of measles in Wisconsin’s first such death since 1990 7:16 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E235
November 5 · 10 min
Ep 235: University of Sydney researchers traced AI unpredictability to fractal "riddled basins" in…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries University of Sydney researchers traced AI unpredictability to fractal "riddled basins" in neural network training landscapes. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Fractal basins explain why identical AI training yields different outcomes 1:03 Cemetery skeletons link Little Ice Age cooling to higher rickets rates 1:21 Science Deep Dive 1:43 Gene required to sustain lifelong bone-healing stem cell pool 2:31 ALS patients and families in Japan want greater research involvement 3:20 New theoretical route calculates gluon production in proton-nucleus collisions 3:41 Automated system monitors tea pests and replaces sticky traps on schedule 4:30 Tijuana River wastewater travels 35 km before becoming airborne 5:16 Ancient coins identify Iron Age ruler Verica as female 5:34 First direct view of hydrogen atoms inside metal crystal lattices 6:11 MeerKLASS project records first large-scale cosmic hydrogen clustering 6:53 Traditional Korean paper forms breathable wearable health patch 8:10 Epileptic seizures nearly vanish after experimental brain gene therapy 8:47 Tomorrow Teaser 8:58 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E234
November 4 · 9 min
Ep 234: Researchers mapped 300-plus 3D genome structures showing lab-grown neurons retain…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers mapped 300-plus 3D genome structures showing lab-grown neurons retain embryonic features unlike adult brain cells. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · biorxiv.org · nature.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Lab-grown neurons keep embryonic 3D genome features 0:58 Planetterrian Spotlight 1:47 Nasal microbiome influences persistent S. aureus colonization 2:15 Tumor cells tricked into producing their own cancer drugs 3:12 New framework reframes wildlife hazards as climate-style risks 4:09 Six measures could cut 1.6 million deaths and trillions in costs 4:58 Neutrino telescope sets new limits on Lorentz invariance 5:34 Continuous sensors track corn growth responses in real time 5:51 College students report widespread climate anxiety and limited coping resources 6:02 One in 15 adults has experienced AI-generated image-based abuse 6:26 NIH Common Fund Data Ecosystem links 18 program datasets 6:38 Also Today 7:35 Science Deep Dive 8:24 Tomorrow Teaser 8:36 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E233
November 3 · 12 min
Ep 233: New modeling shows U.S. structural fire losses could nearly triple by 2060 without added…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries New modeling shows U.S. structural fire losses could nearly triple by 2060 without added protections or climate action. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Fire losses to U.S. ... Sources: phys.org · statnews.com · sciencedaily.com · nature.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries 1:30 Study dives into lesser-known climate impacts of global reforestation 2:23 Climate change is making the tropics hotter 3:23 UK storm surges have far-flung, global climate connections 5:13 Science Deep Dive 6:51 Gas inside us could fight wound infections, moth study shows 7:35 Planetterrian Spotlight 9:40 Chinese PhD students in clinical medicine can graduate without a thesis 10:56 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E232
November 2 · 11 min
Ep 232: AI cloud lab uses robots and models to compress protein engineering from years to days.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries AI cloud lab uses robots and models to compress protein engineering from years to days. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Northwestern launches AI cloud lab for rapid protein design — The Daily Northwestern McCormick Prof. Julius Lucks leads the DREAM Cloud Lab after the National Science Foundation awarded the Center for Synthetic Biology $20 million over four years. ... Sources: dailynorthwestern.com · nature.com · phys.org · sciencedaily.com · rdm.ox.ac.uk Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Northwestern launches AI cloud lab for rapid protein design 1:19 Measles infections and deaths rose sharply after 2020 2:04 Human metabolism now releases over two billion tons of CO₂ yearly 2:46 Daily peanuts improve insulin response in memory-related brain regions 4:31 Science Deep Dive 5:46 Planetterrian Spotlight 6:33 Common pesticide tied to more than double the Parkinson’s risk 7:07 Crown-of-thorns starfish can increase coral diversity when numbers stay low 7:38 Regular tea drinking linked to 11 percent lower cardiovascular risk 8:17 17-million-year-old ape fossil points to North African origins for modern apes 8:52 Conifers planted outside native ranges grow up to four times faster 9:25 Oxford group reports advance in non-invasive liver assessment 9:56 Also Today 10:40 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 8:30 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igA1l90apeg If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E231
November 1 · 8 min
Ep 231: Researchers identified claudin-4 as the receptor that lets a common gut bacterium toxin…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers identified claudin-4 as the receptor that lets a common gut bacterium toxin damage colon cells and promote tumors. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · reddit.com · phys.org · kosu.org Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Gut bacterium toxin uses claudin-4 to damage colon lining 1:23 Science Deep Dive 2:25 Cancer can start from epigenetic change without driver mutations 2:52 New cholesterol pathway involves Ral protein and cathepsin A enzyme 3:34 Planetterrian Spotlight 4:18 Giant virus carries tandem potassium channel gene from host 4:45 Fossil shows first dinosaur specialized for eating fruit 5:16 Molecular cage traps planar molecules like a lock 5:40 Citizen science project tracks microbats with detectors 6:08 Superconducting cables connect two quantum processors 6:32 New gel fuel improves rocket and satellite control 7:30 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E230
October 31 · 9 min
Ep 230: Spatial transcriptomics reveals how neighboring tissues send WNT and BMP signals that…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Spatial transcriptomics reveals how neighboring tissues send WNT and BMP signals that steer early gonadal cell fate in human embryos. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com · lifespan.io Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Spatial map shows urogenital organs codevelop via tissue signals 2:57 SmartPE system raises prime-editing efficiency in dicot crops 4:30 Global wildlife trade covers more than 107,000 species 5:04 Science Deep Dive 6:33 Crop diversification shields fields from weather extremes 6:56 Four new frog species described from Peru 7:14 Softer mountain rock erodes three times faster than hard rock 7:31 Elevated blood prestin marks chronic tinnitus 7:51 Senolytic vaccine extends median lifespan in female mice 8:10 Also Today 8:29 Tomorrow Teaser 8:50 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E229
October 30 · 11 min
Ep 229: Boosting fibroblast growth factor 13 from astrocytes slows aging throughout the bodies of…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Boosting fibroblast growth factor 13 from astrocytes slows aging throughout the bodies of mice. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · biorxiv.org · cell.com · academic.oup.com · lifespan.io Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Astrocytic factor slows whole-body aging in mice 0:36 Planetterrian Spotlight 1:01 Caloric restriction reduces somatic mutations but falls short on lifespan 1:36 Alzheimer's-linked variant alters PYK2 and raises tau and amyloid markers 2:39 High blood glucose improves T cell function against cancer 3:12 Science Deep Dive 6:27 Small molecular twists may strengthen nature's magnetic compass 7:17 Lab-aged microplastics enable tests of interactions with contaminants 7:55 New AI tool helps scientists identify bacteria hidden in soil 8:40 New X-ray method isolates faint signals from water at material surfaces 9:25 Qinghai–Tibet Plateau study maps evolutionary history of terrestrial animals 10:01 Tomorrow Teaser 10:12 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E228
October 29 · 9 min
Ep 228: Brainstem cells limit dangerous blood pressure swings even when average readings stay…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Brainstem cells limit dangerous blood pressure swings even when average readings stay normal. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Ending expanded SNAP benefits raised child maltreatment rates — Phys.org Researchers examined child welfare records from 1,153 U.S. counties between January 2021 and February 2022 drawn from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · genengnews.com · bioengineer.org · thehindu.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Small brainstem population steadies blood pressure across daily activities 0:52 Ending expanded SNAP benefits raised child maltreatment rates 1:47 Planetterrian Spotlight 2:14 Molecular shape of one enzyme sets tomato resistance to leafminer 3:11 Macromolecular crowding controls size and organization of DNA droplets 3:44 Chornobyl dogs carry genetic signatures of directional selection 4:12 Two-electron process pushes X-ray output past textbook energy limit 4:53 Iron triangles enable sunlight-driven ammonia synthesis while chromium does not 5:19 Indian Ocean conditions influence Europe’s early-winter rain and storms 5:44 UK communities outline locally grounded climate-resilient futures 6:06 Science Deep Dive 7:08 Meteorite falls pass through seven distinct physical stages 7:37 Mushrooms contain compounds under study for longevity effects 7:54 Gene therapy mutes hepatitis B viral DNA 8:14 Tomorrow Teaser 8:30 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E227
October 28 · 10 min
Ep 227: A daily inulin fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved grip…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A daily inulin fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved grip strength by shifting gut bacteria and raising GLP-1 levels. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · phys.org · vietnam.vn · statnews.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Daily inulin fiber eased knee arthritis pain in trial 1:13 Planetterrian Spotlight 1:36 T cells detect tissue stiffness to guide memory-cell formation 2:06 Science Deep Dive 3:25 Autistic children show less specialized face-processing signals than peers 4:49 Isolated mountain range in Colombia spared from amphibian fungal extinction 5:19 Southwestern Germany biodiversity hotspots show long-term plant losses 5:48 New cacao variety developed to resist major diseases 6:10 AI plus satellite imagery could give earlier red-tide warnings in Florida 6:37 Standardized satellite archive tracks global water isotope patterns 7:08 Researchers test natural enemy for invasive brambles in South Africa 7:35 Vietnam academy outlines steps for next-generation agricultural biotechnology 8:13 Pediatricians navigate divided parental responses during measles outbreak 8:56 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E226
October 27 · 10 min
Ep 226: Collaborative study shows drought-avoiding desert plants fared better than drought…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Collaborative study shows drought-avoiding desert plants fared better than drought-tolerating ones during extreme heat at Uluru. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Desert plants reveal drought survival traits at Uluru — Phys.org A record-breaking hot drought from 2018 to 2019 caused widespread plant mortality in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com · sciencedaily.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Desert plants reveal drought survival traits at Uluru 1:03 Science Deep Dive 2:48 Saturated fatty acids power synaptic plasticity in brain 3:29 Planetterrian Spotlight 4:12 IL-10-blocking antibodies explain severe IBD cases 5:02 Kew study separates true lingzhi from false species 5:57 Spiders show evidence of two-stage sleep 6:28 fMRI maps neural basis of grandiose narcissism 7:02 In-person time with friends predicts college well-being 7:35 Happiness researchers emphasize relationships over other factors 8:11 Freshwater flows alter Coorong algae communities 8:45 Bat study refines conservation metrics in Panama 9:18 Also Today 9:45 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E225
October 26 · 7 min
Ep 225: A liquid painted on teeth stops cavities in young children without drilling or anesthesia.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A liquid painted on teeth stops cavities in young children without drilling or anesthesia. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Four life stages guide women’s heart care across decades — STAT News Four medical societies issued a framework that divides women’s cardiovascular health into four distinct phases from childhood through older age. ... Sources: statnews.com · sciencedaily.com · phys.org · drugdiscoverynews.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:15 Liquid halts tooth decay without drilling in children 0:42 Four life stages guide women’s heart care across decades 1:40 Science Deep Dive 1:54 Two daily drinks carry one-in-25 lifetime mortality risk 3:12 Low-dose aspirin tied to 70 percent lower dementia risk in specific genotype 3:45 Pancreatic cancer cells rewrite DNA to evade treatment 4:13 Sea-cucumber-inspired gel may repair soft tissue then disappear 4:41 Planetterrian Spotlight 5:01 Crows decide visual choices faster than humans or monkeys 5:32 Spinosaurus spent most of its life in water, fossils indicate 6:03 Also Today 6:29 Tomorrow Teaser 6:43 Closing AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 8:30 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7JHEaYQgAk If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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