On This Week in Science:
Kiki talked stem cells; not the controversial side of things, but the straight up science of figuring out more about these populations of cells as they exist inside our bodies throughout our lives. It looks like we have a lot to learn. Also, she brought up a story about using filament proteins from nerve cells to produce brush-like coatings for materials. Better living through… biology?
Justin talked about finding the base materials for a potential new family of antibiotics in bacteria found on turkeys. Then he delved into the immune system strengthening powers of estrogen in women, and pills full of poo for people with bowel issues.
Blair's Animal Corner brought collaborative hunting by crocodiles into sharp focus, as well as news about the collapsibility of bird wings, and how geckos climb down.
The second half of the show was hot with talk of western droughts, oil rigs outpacing coral reefs for fish productivity, giant carnivorous kangaroos, a new idea about asymmetry involving the Higgs particle, Ebola updates, and why we dance when we hold our pee.
Giant carnivorous kangaroos, and why we dance when we hold our pee
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