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Petrie Dish

Bonnie Petrie
UT Health San Antonio
Alzheimer's Disease
Public Health
Texas Public Radio
Autism
Exercise
Vaccines
Artificial Intelligence
UT Health Science Center San Antonio
Vaccination
Climate Change
Ptsd
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Immune System
Covid-19
Dementia
San Antonio
CDC
Macrophages
Epilepsy

Why does a new study on depression have people asking their doctors about their SSRI medications? Will sequencing the human genome soon be affordable for almost everyone? On Petrie Dish, join host and veteran reporter Bonnie Petrie for deep dives into a wide range of bioscience and medicine stories.

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In the nearly half of Texas counties considered maternity care deserts, few health care workers are trained to handle a pregnancy emergency like maternal cardiac arrest. A simulation-based training program from an expert at UT San Antonio's Kate Marm... more

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A month after flu shots became voluntary, influenza began to burn through boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base. Hundreds have been sickened, and infectious diseases experts are not surprised.

Around 20% of teens who have experienced emotional trauma don't respond to talk therapy. UT Health San Antonio is using neuroimaging to track brain changes in traumatized teens during a course of therapy to see if they can figure out why, which could... more

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Alcohol use disorder affects millions of Americans, but treatment options remain limited, and relapse is common. A UT Health San Antonio researcher is studying two unconventional approaches that he hopes could one day be combined into a single, more ... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Garrett
Associate professor in the departments of psychiatry and radiology
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: Scanning the brain to improve treatment for traumatized teens
Brett Ginsburg
Director of the Biochemical Pharmacology Analytical Laboratory
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: A San Antonio researcher is studying magnets and money to treat alcohol use disorder
Alan Peterson
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: MDMA could revolutionize PTSD treatment for the military
Anibal Diogenes
Endodontist
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: Tooth pain with a purpose
Dr. Bennett Ameche
Professor of dentistry
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: Strengthening your teeth
Maximo Brito
Professor of infectious diseases
University of Illinois at Chicago
Episode: Does the cruise ship hantavirus pose a threat to the United States?
Don McGeary
Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: For veterans with traumatic brain injuries, AI offers a new weapon against post-traumatic headaches
Dr. Anthony Zoghbi
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Molecular Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: When schizophrenia is a treatable autoimmune disease
Tae Joon Moon
Specializes in using technology to improve health, focused on treatments for alcohol use disorder.
UT Health Science Center San Antonio
Episode: Science & Medicine: Using technology to improve health equity

Host

Bonnie Petrie
Host of Petrie Dish News Update and science & medicine segments; veteran reporter

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Ditch the background music!

    The information is good, but the annoying and mindless but loud background music makes it hard to focus on what the experts are saying.

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    Jasper slug q
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Truth about SSRIs

    Well researched and coherently presented

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Halina sk
    United States3 years ago
  • A must-listen

    A fantastic, balanced podcast that really gives just the right amount of facts. You learn enough to feel you are doing what you can, and knowing what is going on where. Very clear explanations, but not so much so that you feel uneducated. It’s an invaluable resource in a changing pandemic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie.Lea
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Personal, touching and relevant. Recommended.

    This podcast explains things currently happening in a way that lets you see things on a very human level. Listening from Australia I can only give my thanks for well described and touching window of what is occurring on the other side of the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davo613
    Australia6 years ago
  • Petrie Dish

    What an interesting, well-researched, easily understandable series. Thankyou for broadening our understanding of such a complex virus. We ultimately know so little of the effects that can wreak such havoc globally.

    Apple Podcasts
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    capecodfog
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate accessible, evidence-based science explanations and guest expertise.
Some feedback calls out background music as distracting in a few episodes.
Praise for balanced, nuanced coverage of evolving medical topics.

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Talking Points

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Science & Medicine: A San Antonio researcher is studying magnets and money to treat alcohol use disorder
Q: What if we treated addiction like curable biological illness?
Dr. Ginsburg explains they are exploring TMS as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder by trying to realign the brain's executive control networks, suggesting a shift toward viewing addiction as a biomedical condition that could be treated with neuromodulation.
Science & Medicine: MDMA could revolutionize PTSD treatment for the military
Q: Could adding the mood-altering drug ecstasy to therapy help people in the military recover in just two weeks?
Yes, the approach aims to heighten neuroplasticity so therapy can be more effective within a short two-week window, potentially enabling faster recovery for service members.
Does the cruise ship hantavirus pose a threat to the United States?
Q: What comes next for the exposed passengers and the public health response?
Experts expect continued testing and isolation for exposed individuals, with careful consideration of how long to maintain precautions based on the 42-day incubation window, aiming to minimize risk without generating panic.
Whole milk is back in schools, but not everyone can drink it. Here's how to make sure all kids get a nutritional boost
Q: What role does vitamin D play in this conversation about milk, and what are other sources besides milk?
Milk provides vitamin D often fortified; other sources include fatty fish, fortified cereals, and sunlight exposure considerations, with supplementation as needed depending on dietary patterns and geographic factors.
Whole milk is back in schools, but not everyone can drink it. Here's how to make sure all kids get a nutritional boost
Q: How can families navigate the flood of information about dairy and fats without feeling overwhelmed or guilty?
Ask for reliable sources, focus on a balanced plate, tailor choices to a child's tolerance and cultural preferences, and prioritize overall dietary patterns over single-food avoidances, using dairy as one part of a varied nutrition plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petrie Dish

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

This show delivers in-depth bioscience and medical storytelling through interviews with researchers, clinicians, and public-health experts. Episodes frequently explore translational science topics—ranging from dental materials and breathing therapies to brain injury, autoimmune psychiatry, and health-technology innovations—with a focus on practical implications for families, patients, and healthcare systems. A notable pattern is strong collaboration with UT Health San Antonio and public-radio partners, creating accessible deep dives that translate complex science into real-world context. Listeners looking for evidence-based updates on medical research, health policy, and emerging therapies will likely find this series informative and credib... more

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2. Brett Ginsburg
3. Alan Peterson
4. Anibal Diogenes
5. Dr. Bennett Ameche
6. Maximo Brito
7. Don McGeary
8. Dr. Anthony Zoghbi

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