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Jan. 1, 2025

Unraveling the Modern STI Epidemic in America

This episode tackles the alarming rise of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, exploring our hidden epidemic and the multitude of factors leading to this increase. We delve into the impact of COVID-19,...

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Nov. 23, 2024

Intertwined Lives: Animals, Humans, and the Dance of Zoonotic Diseases

Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between humans, animals, and the environment as we explore the One Health concept. Picture the harmony of adding a curious chameleon to our office or the joy of raising...

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Nov. 1, 2024

Illness & Illustration: The Beauty Myths of Tuberculosis & Vampires

Could tuberculosis truly shape our understanding of beauty? Prepare to unravel the eerie yet intriguing connection between this historical disease and the evolution of beauty standards across centuries. With Christina and Cam...

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Oct. 4, 2024

Bitten by Myth: Unraveling Rabies and the Werewolf Tale

Happy Halloween from the Infectious Science Podcast team! Join us as we dive into the parallels between medical and folkloric narratives. In this episode we explore how rabies inspired the werewolf myth. We dissect how rabies...

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Sept. 6, 2024

Antibiotics, Antivirals, and the Fungus Among Us

Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals have revolutionized modern medicine, saving countless lives and transforming our approach to infectious diseases. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the differences between ...

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Aug. 16, 2024

Decoding Leprosy Part II: Diagnosis & Treatment

Unlock the mysteries of Hansen's disease with us as we welcome acclaimed dermatopathologist, Dr. Mara Dacso. Through her journey from medical school in Galveston to her significant work in Baton Rouge, Dr. Dacso shares her ex...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Decoding Leprosy: Stigma, Science, and Godzilla

Curious about how armadillos and ancient diseases intersect? Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the fascinating mysteries surrounding Hansen's disease, more commonly known as leprosy. We start this season with some fresh ...

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Dec. 15, 2023

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

Ever wondered about the intricate connection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health? Join us as Dr. Shannan Rossi, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology at UTMB, illuminates this fascinating co...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Interwoven Threads of Avian Influenza and One Health with Dr. Greg Gray

Ever wondered how bird flu affects not just our feathered friends, but also the wider ecosystem? Prepare to be enlightened as we journey into the world of avian influenza with Dr. Greg Gray. A respected authority on respirato...

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Aug. 28, 2023

Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

Welcome to an eye-opening episode of our podcast, where we uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our food. Join me and our guest, Dr. Alfredo Torres, as we embark on a journey through bacteriology. In our conversation, Dr. To...

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July 28, 2023

Poison and poetry - the shocking connection between Pablo Neruda and Clostridium botulinum

Ever wondered how a renowned poet's death can lead to a twisty mystery entwined with the hidden world of lethal bacteria? Prepare to be enthralled as we join forces with Dr. Alfredo Torres, a renowned figure in Microbiology a...

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June 22, 2023

Safeguarding Pigs from Viral Threats: The Fight Against African Swine Fever in Nigeria

What if you could help prevent the spread of African swine fever and protect your pigs from this devastating virus? Join us as we dive into a conversation with Dr. Pam Luca and Dr. Loya Inca Asala from the West African Center...

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June 9, 2023

Exploring One Health in Nigeria: Cross-Training, Arboviruses, and Lassa Fever with Top Scientists

What if you could explore the world of One Health in Nigeria and learn from top scientists, like Dr. Nathan Shehu, Dr. Pam Luka, and Dr. Loya Inka Asala? In this fascinating episode, we dive into the West African Center for E...

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March 17, 2023

Leader of the Pack

In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into a fascinating paper published in Nature Communication s about Toxoplasma gondii, a single-cell parasite that can alter the behavior of its hosts. The study focused on cougars and ...

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Feb. 8, 2023

Kitten Killer and the Black Market

Description: In this episode, the hosts discuss a serious viral disease called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) that affects cats and is caused by a feline coronavirus. FIP is almost always fatal, and younger cats are at g...

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Dec. 16, 2022

Career Spotlight: Dr. Irma (Lisa) Cisneros, Ph.D.

In this podcast episode, we learn about the journey of a successful assistant professor in the department of pathology. Her research background involves drugs of abuse and understanding how they lead to inflammation in the br...

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Nov. 4, 2022

How to become a One Health Influencer

At the GNL and UTMB, we have a long-standing history of collaborating with Texas A&M . In this episode, we talk to Dr. Gerald Parker who has an amazing career. In addition to his role as associate dean for Global One Health,...

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Oct. 21, 2022

Scent Dogs Detect SARS-CoV-2

The extraordinary olfactory sense of canines combined with the possibility to learn by operant conditioning enables dogs for their use in medical detection in a wide range of applications. In this episode, we talk with Prof. ...

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Sept. 17, 2022

Episode 0 - What Is The Podcast About?

In this "origins" episode, the hosts Drs. Daniele Swetnam, Matt Dacso, and Dennis Bente explain why they created the Infectious Science Podcast and explain why taking a One Health approach is so important. Thanks for listenin...

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