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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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