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Incubation is a show about how viruses attack people – and how people fight back. This season, we talk to a scientist who fought the spread of Ebola while risking his life. We learn how a ubiquitous virus causes cancer and multiple sclerosis. And we hear how a mosquito-borne virus helped defend an empire. Stories of discovery, heartbreak, and heroic nerds drop weekly on Thursdays starting October ... more

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The world is full of undiscovered viruses. They’re in the air we breathe, the ground we walk on, and they’re inside our bellies. For this last episode of the season, we’re exploring the mysteries of the microbes that have us surrounded. First we meet... more

We thought we knew everything there was to know about measles. But in recent years, new research has revealed that the virus attacks the immune system and creates effects far more dramatic than a rash and fever. For this episode we’re joined by Micha... more

For thousands of years, humans have shaped mosquito evolution while mosquitoes have shaped human history. Today on the show, Noah Rose, an ecologist at UC San Diego, tells us how mosquitoes came to love human blood. Then, Georgetown historian John Mc... more

After four decades of dedicated research on HIV, scientists have made extraordinary progress in treating the disease. But we still don’t have a vaccine or a cure. On today’s show, we’re joined by two veteran scientists who have dedicated their career... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Stedman
Professor of Biology at Portland State University, studies viral dark matter
Portland State University
Episode: The Viral Universe Inside Us
Shiraz Ali Shah
Senior researcher at Copenhagen University Hospital focusing on the human virome
Copenhagen University Hospital
Episode: The Viral Universe Inside Us
Michael Mina
Epidemiologist and Chief Scientific Officer at eMed, former professor at Harvard University
eMed
Episode: Measles: The Cancer Killer?
Noah Rose
Assistant professor in the Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Mosquitoes, Viruses and the History of the World
John McNeill
Professor of history and author of Mosquito Empires
Georgetown University
Episode: Mosquitoes, Viruses and the History of the World
Christine Rouzioux
A prominent researcher in virology who was part of the early team identifying HIV.
Paris Descartes University
Episode: HIV: Racing to Identify a Killer
Richard Koup
Deputy Director of the Vaccine Research Center at the NIH specializing in HIV vaccines.
National Institutes of Health
Episode: HIV: Racing to Identify a Killer
Ann Arvin
Retired clinician and microbiologist at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: Shingles: The Mystery of Pain
Robert Johnson
Physician and researcher at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Shingles: The Mystery of Pain

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Jacob Goldstein
Host of Incubation, focusing on the intersection of viruses and human health.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • Incredibly Intetesting

    Fantastic job with the team that put this podcast together. Each podcast was educational, entertaining and wanting more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nit good no
    United States10 months ago
  • Sooo Interesting

    B4 COVID, I would have never thought about listening to a podcast about viruses. But this is so interesting and broken down in such a way that non-scientists can also understand the subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E_Munch
    United States10 months ago
  • Ven a mirar

    Grandioso

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saletrinaidamia
    United Statesa year ago
  • All episodes of Incubation

    Undoubtedly one of the best Podcasts available … fascinating story telling and educational at the same time. Brilliant!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pod Addiction
    United Statesa year ago
  • So happy this show is back!

    Just finished the first new episode and I’m hooked all over again! Love this show so much!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    You guys are all jokes
    United Statesa year ago

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Engaging and thoroughly researched content that captivates audiences interested in science and public health.
Listeners appreciate the narrative style that combines storytelling with scientific exploration.
Some feedback indicates a desire for more nuanced and diverse representation in science discussions.

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The Viral Universe Inside Us
Q: What kind of environmental factors influence which families of viruses are present in our guts?
Environmental factors such as living in a rural versus urban environment and dietary choices significantly impact the diversity of viruses in the gut.
The Viral Universe Inside Us
Q: What does that diversity of viruses in the gut tell us about health, particularly concerning asthma?
Increased diversity of viruses in infancy correlates with a reduced risk of developing asthma by age five, indicating that certain viruses could play a protective role.
The Viral Universe Inside Us
Q: Tell me about what's going on at Boiling Springs Lake.
Boiling Springs Lake is the biggest hot spring that nobody has ever heard of, with a temperature of about 130, 140 degrees Fahrenheit and a pH of 2, making it highly acidic.
Mosquitoes, Viruses and the History of the World
Q: What does your work tell us about the future?
Aedes aegypti populations are evolving a greater specialization on human hosts and habitats, leading to increased mosquito-borne diseases in urban areas.
Mosquitoes, Viruses and the History of the World
Q: What are the big questions you're trying to figure out?
We were trying to understand what makes mosquitoes particularly good at spreading disease, particularly Aedes aegypti.

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Exploring the complex interactions between viruses and human health, the episodes are characterized by in-depth discussions that range from historical pandemics to modern vaccine development and the intriguing ecological roles of various viruses. Listeners can expect a mix of expert interviews, personal stories from scientists, and significant breakthroughs, all delivered in an engaging narrative format that seeks to illuminate both the scientific processes and the human experiences behind these discoveries. Unique aspects include a focus on lesser-known viruses and their impact on public health, alongside tales of the individuals involved in fighting these challenges.

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Incubation launched 2 years ago and published 18 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Incubation include:

1. Ken Stedman
2. Shiraz Ali Shah
3. Michael Mina
4. Noah Rose
5. John McNeill
6. Christine Rouzioux
7. Richard Koup
8. Ann Arvin

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