On This Week in Science:
Kiki talked stem cells; not the controversial side of things, but
the straight up science of figuring out more about these populations of
cells as they exist inside our bodies throughout our lives. It looks
like we have a lot to learn. Also, she brought up a story about using
filament proteins from nerve cells to produce brush-like coatings for
materials. Better living through... biology?
Justin talked about finding the base materials for a potential
new family of antibiotics in bacteria found on turkeys. Then he delved
into the immune system strengthening powers of estrogen in women, and
pills full of poo for people with bowel issues.
Blair's Animal Corner brought collaborative hunting by crocodiles
into sharp focus, as well as news about the collapsibility of bird
wings, and how geckos climb down.
The second half of the show was hot with talk of western
droughts, oil rigs outpacing coral reefs for fish productivity, giant
carnivorous kangaroos, a new idea about asymmetry involving the Higgs
particle, Ebola updates, and why we dance when we hold our pee.
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