Unbiased Science Podcast - News Year, Who Dis? 2025's First Health and Science Stories

(Airdate 01/08/2025) In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman explore a diverse range of current scientific topics, from seasonal illnesses to cutting-edge biotechnology. The scientists discuss the mechanisms behind winter disease outbreaks, particularly focusing on colds and norovirus. They examine recent developments in xenotransplantation and gene editing technology, while also addressing emerging public health concerns such as HMPV and the relationship between alcohol and cancer. The conversation covers innovative medical approaches including psychedelic therapy, offering listeners a comprehensive overview of various contemporary health and scientific developments. All sources and show notes can be found at https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Ga9hxEhHKbNxOeobI66rw/join Find us on all social media platforms! Substack: https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbiasedscipod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/unbiased-science-podcast/posts/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/unbiasedscipod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbiasedscipod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JMSODgbC5auqScduzYVZn Link to our shop for Unbiased Science merch and our personally recommended items for you: https://unbiasedscipod.carrd.co/ (00:00) Intro (02:35) Holiday Chaos and New Beginnings (04:45) Exploring Seasonal Illnesses (09:46) The Rise of Norovirus Outbreaks (15:53) Advancements in Xenotransplantation (19:57) Future of Biotechnology and Research (20:51) Xenotransplantation: A New Frontier (22:38) Understanding HMPV and Public Health Concerns (27:27) Psychedelic Therapy: Controversies and Potential (32:32) Final Thoughts: Alcohol and Cancer: A Call for Awareness