The Bio Philes

008 Organs-on-a-chips, Dire wolves revived (?), and a homemade anti-venom

In this episode, we discuss organ-on-a-chip: what they areand their use in pre-clinical trials. We also talk about how the companyColossal Biosciences has “brought back” dire wolves with gene editing. Finally,we look into how a man who purposely got bitten over 100 times by venomoussnakes has led to advances in the production of anti-venoms.   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk [http://www.thebiophiles.co.uk]   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity [https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity] License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license [https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]

007 Festive special- Sprout digestion, Stem Cell application, and a Frog antifreeze suggestion

Ho Ho hello, and welcome to another festive special of The Bio Philes Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the bitter taste of sprouts and their noxious side effects; stem cell applications in tissue regeneration; and how frogs manage to survive the sub-zero winter temperatures without becoming an ice lolly.

006 Festive special- Reindeer antler regeneration, Father Christmas’s waist, and Morning Sickness

Ho Ho Ho and a happy new year. In this festive treat we discuss the regenerative abilities of reindeer’s antlers, a phenomenon which could be hailed as a Christmas miracle; how the big man in red keeps on top of his circumference given the circumstances; and the biochemistry and evolutionary reason for morning sickness. See you all in 2024.   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk [http://www.thebiophiles.co.uk/]   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity [https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity] License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license [https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]

005 Octopuses, Squids, and Cuttlefish- a cephalopod special

In this special episode we explore some of the most captivating creatures on earth and the biology behind what makes them so interesting. From the cell combinations allowing their complex camouflage, to exploring how they have independently evolved to sleep in a similar fashion to vertebrates, to looking into how their arms think for themselves. This episode touches on just some of what we found most fascinating while researching these marine animals.   Show note links: Blue-ringed octopus- https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/215/21/3752/19182/How-does-the-blue-ringed-octopus-Hapalochlaena?fbclid=IwAR2pieUGONP-tCo9e1jnlsT8Vrf53H9VTL-OzhfKUpG58wJfvkJD3obbyzI [https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/215/21/3752/19182/How-does-the-blue-ringed-octopus-Hapalochlaena?fbclid=IwAR2pieUGONP-tCo9e1jnlsT8Vrf53H9VTL-OzhfKUpG58wJfvkJD3obbyzI]   Sleep- https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(21)00191-7#bib25 [https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(21)00191-7#bib25]   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk [http://www.thebiophiles.co.uk/]   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity [https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity] License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license [https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]

004 Taurine and ageing, blood interchanging, and eDNA obtaining

In this episode, we find out if energy drinks actually make you younger? This isn’t clickbait so the answer is no, but we discuss the latest research into an ingredient in energy drinks associated with ageing. We ask what is the science behind a silicon valley fad of blood infusions. And consider if environmental DNA can really be used to prove or disprove the Loch Ness monster.   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk [http://www.thebiophiles.co.uk/]   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license [https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]