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S1 Ep9: Mutation Station - Coronavirus Variants

Are you confused by news of the Delta Variant and how different it is than previous strains? Wondering how variants even work? Befuddled by questions like: how many variants even are there, and how much should we be worrying about them? Today, for the semi-final episode of the season, we explore: - How Variants Come About - How they are Commonly Classified - Some Variants of Concern (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta) and their Important Mutations - General Delta Variant Guidelines . Follow us on Instagram (@biomuch) and on your streaming platform for updates and extra content. Stay safe, stay informed. #scienceisforeveryone. . Listen to the "bio much?: featured music" playlist now on Spotify. . Featured Music: Careless Whisper - Instant Sound Effect (from MyInstants)                         David Bowie - REBEL REBEL - Rob Cairns Music Cover from SoundCloud via Creative Commons Background Image: "Micah's DNA" by micahb37 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

S1 Ep8: Take A Shot - Covid Vaccines

The world has decided it’s high time we reach that prophesied New Normal, and our fast pass to this 21st century Eden is the Covid-19 vaccine. So who are we to sit this one out? Our subject today: The Vaccine. We discuss: Basics of Immunization, Types of Vaccines, and Common Vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen, Oxford AstraZeneca, Covaxin, and Sputnik (their authorizations, recommendations, side effects, efficacies, and more). . Follow us on your streaming platform and on Instagram (@biomuch) for updates and extra content. Stay safe, stay informed. #scienceisforeveryone . Featured Music: Hall and Oates - I Can't Go For That (Disco Syndicate Version) from SoundCloud via Creative Commons Background Image: "Syringe and Vaccine" by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0

S1 Ep7: The Deal With The Drugs - Covid Treatment

While India and the world continue to battle the Covid crisis, we explore the treatment measures currently being employed and recommended all over the world. From severe oxygen shortages to confusion surrounding the effectiveness of drugs, we have two things on our side: hope and science. Whether it's home treatment or sophisticated medicine, there are a lot of questions to be answered. So tune in for a healthy dose of information about Covid drugs and how they work.... and even the ones that don't: from Remdesivir and Dexamethasone to Fabiflu and Hydroxychloroquine. . Bio Much? is a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology. Follow us on your streaming platform and on Instagram (@biomuch) for updates and extra content. Stay safe, stay informed. #scienceisforeveryone . Background image: "Medicine 01" by takacsi75 is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Featured Music: ACϟDC - Highway To Hell(Guitar Cover) - MatteoCabrini from SoundCloud via Creative Commons

S1 Ep6: Beyond The Swab - Covid Testing Explained

How reliable are RT-PCR tests? How do they even work? Are rapid antigen tests better, worse, or none of the above? Should we be mass testing or taking a more targeted approach? In episode 6, we understand RT-PCR testing step-by-step, and learn about the various errors that can lead to false positives and negatives. We also explore other testing methods like the Rapid Antigen Test, and dive into the debate on mass testing vs. targeted testing of Covid-19. . Follow us on your streaming platform and on Instagram (@biomuch) for updates and extra content. Stay safe, stay informed. #scienceisforeveryone . Featured Audio: Creep (Radiohead) - cover by Saccharose (from SoundCloud via Creative Commons) Background Image: "Preparation of the RT-PCR Reaction (05811009)" by IAEA Imagebank,  licensed under CC BY 2.0

Unscripted Mid-Season Special: COVID MYTHBUSTING

Does eating lots of pepper prevent you from getting infected by the coronavirus? Does the vaccine put tracking chips in your body? Does using your phone increase the risk of COVID!?  These are just a few of the myths and rumours that we've heard during the pandemic, ranging from genuine questions to bizarre conspiracy theories. So, just how weird can these myths get?  For our Mid-Season Special, bio much? decided it was time for an unscripted episode. Today, we look through some of the wackiest myths about Covid-19, curated by friends and listeners. From ex-presidents to conspiracy theorists, everyone seems to be stoking the fire of misinformation.  Be prepared for ridiculous theories, irrelevant rants, crack editing, and, hopefully, a good laugh. Fingers crossed. . A huge shoutout to all our listeners and contributors who have supported us through the first half of this season. We hope you keep listening, sharing, and learning. Follow us on streaming platforms to be the first to know when a new episode is out, and follow @biomuch on instagram for extra content and updates. . Featured Audio: Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley 8-bit Cover) - by postman_sem (from SoundCloud via CreativeCommons), censorship-beep-1082 (from mixkit), censorship-beep-long-1083 (from mixkit)