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Season 8 Episode 17: Ultrasound CRISPR and Senior Dog Accidents

October 04, 2026

Send us Fan MailYou can edit genes with CRISPR, but can you control it like a switch, turning it on only in one small part of the brain, at one exact moment, without surgery? We dig into a fascinating proof of concept study where researchers combine a photo activated CRISPR system with mechanoluminescent particles, then use focused ultrasound to trigger light emission inside the body. The ultrasound does not edit DNA itself, but it can precisely activate the editor where the beam is focused, ...

Season 8 Episode 16: Annoying People Are Cutting Your Life Short and Cats Yell at Men

September 07, 2026

Send us Fan MailSomeone in your life has a special talent for raising your blood pressure in under 10 seconds. The uncomfortable question we chase today is whether those “hasslers” just ruin your mood or whether they might be linked to measurable changes in your body over time.We break down a large study of 2,345 adults that mapped social networks and paired those reports with saliva-based DNA methylation data. That lets researchers estimate biological aging using epigenetic measures like Dun...

Season 8 Episode 15: Kids vs Tech, Dogs vs Emotions, and Dr. Jen Golbeck author of Think like a Dog

August 26, 2026

Send us Fan MailA pet medicine mishap kicks things off as we relive “Pilgate,” the moment Brik knocked arthritis meds off the counter and Bernoulli and Beaker ate a truly scary number of pills. Once everyone is safe, we shift to a bigger question that hits home for parents and teachers: are we asking kids to learn on devices that are built to distract them?We break down the changing screen time recommendations in schools, including major limits like those adopted by Los Angeles Unified, and w...