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microTalk

Karl Klose
Microbiome
Gut On a Chip
Organ-On-a-Chip Technology
Hopp-Latent Viroid
Personalized Medicine
Guinea Worm Disease
Archaea
Cannabis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastrointestinal Tract
Virology
Economic Impact Of Cannabis
Cleveland Clinic
Case Western Reserve University
Plant Pathology
Microbiology
The Carter Center
Public Health
Research Methodologies

The talks from the researchers in the field of infectious diseases. The podcast is hosted by South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (STCEID).

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Latest Episodes

Viroids are some of the most unusual biological infectious agents because they consist of only very small circular RNA molecules.  They are too small to encode proteins, yet they are resilient and cause disease in a variety of agriculturally importan... more

Archaea are one of the three domains of life on earth, but these organisms are much more mysterious and less understood than either Bacteria or Eukaryotes.  Dr. Alex Bisson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Brandeis Universit... more

Guinea worm infections have been plaguing mankind throughout recorded history. The Carter Center took the lead in the guinea worm eradication effort in the 1980’s, when there were over 3 million cases per year. Through concentrated effort, this disea... more

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are threatening modern society by making antibiotics obsolete. Dr. Nizet is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD, as well as the faculty lead for the UCSD Collaborative to Halt Antibiotic-Re... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Zamir Punja
A prominent researcher specializing in plant pathogens.
Simon Fraser University
Episode: Weed My Lips: Cannabis Viroids with Dr. Zamir Punja
Dr. Alexandre Bisson
Expert on Archaea and associated cell biology
Brandeis University
Episode: Archaea for Me-a With Dr. Alexandre Bisson
Adam Weiss
Director of the Guinea Worm Eradication Program
The Carter Center
Episode: Eradication of the Guinea Worm with Adam Weiss
Victor Nizet
Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Pharmacy at UC San Diego.
UC San Diego
Episode: CHARMing the Superbugs with Dr. Victor Nizet
Dr. Kate Rubins
NASA astronaut and virologist, known for her research in molecular biology in space
NASA
Episode: 300 Days in Space with Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins
Dr. Hyun Jung Kim
Assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University and assistant staff at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University
Episode: Gut on a Chip: Human Gastrointestinal Organoids with Dr. Hyun Jung Kim

Host

Karl Klose
Host and prominent figure at the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, known for facilitating discussions in the field of infectious diseases.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Where is Dr. Seshu?

    I’m a microbiology PhD student and I love the podcast! The mystery cases are especially fun. But is it ever NOT Micro-Seshu who hosts? I want to hear from his alter ego once in a while!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bjartur108
    United States6 years ago
  • Great

    I am working on medical mycology and really love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tchen18
    United States7 years ago
  • Brilliant topics

    Very interesting with great scientists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freddy Sea
    United States8 years ago

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Many enjoy the expert insights shared by guests, praising the scientific depth of the content.
Feedback indicates a strong affinity among students and professionals in microbiology and public health fields.

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Gut on a Chip: Human Gastrointestinal Organoids with Dr. Hyun Jung Kim
Q: What were some initial hurdles you faced when developing this technology?
Dr. Kim mentions that early on, he had no training in tissue engineering and faced challenges with traditional methods of growing primary intestinal cells, which are notoriously difficult. He has since learned to optimize conditions and use different cell lines to mimic gut functions.
Gut on a Chip: Human Gastrointestinal Organoids with Dr. Hyun Jung Kim
Q: Can you tell listeners the implications of this technology, you know, in medicine and just every day?
Dr. Kim explains that many groups, including his, are attempting to create organ-specific models that not only mimic the structure and function of organs but also help understand disease pathophysiology and patient responses to treatments. The goal is to design better models to predict patient-specific responses using their own cells.
300 Days in Space with Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins
Q: What drove you to want to be an astronaut?
From a young age, I aspired to be an astronaut and a biologist, combining those interests through an applied goal at NASA.
300 Days in Space with Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins
Q: What kind of experiments are you doing up in the space station?
Experiments vary widely but focus on human physiology, microbiology, and comparative studies between organisms and their responses to space environments.
300 Days in Space with Astronaut Dr. Kate Rubins
Q: What is it like trying to do science in space?
It's incredibly cool but requires adapting traditional laboratory techniques for microgravity, involving a lot of innovative problem-solving.

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What is microTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features engaging discussions focused on the latest research and developments in the field of infectious diseases. Topics range from plant pathogens affecting crops, such as cannabis viroids, to public health challenges like Guinea worm disease and antimicrobial resistance. Guests typically include prominent researchers and experts, each providing valuable insights and innovative solutions related to their specific areas of study, making the content both informative and relevant to current scientific challenges. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on integrating real-world implications of scientific research, bridging the gap between academia and public understanding.

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1. Meet the Microbiologist
2. The Daily

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microTalk launched 9 years ago and published 85 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 microTalk include:

1. Dr. Zamir Punja
2. Dr. Alexandre Bisson
3. Adam Weiss
4. Victor Nizet
5. Dr. Kate Rubins
6. Dr. Hyun Jung Kim

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