The Bio Philes

The Bio Philes
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Welcome to The Bio Philes, a biology-based podcast hosted by three graduated university mates. Join us as we discuss topical and/or interesting biological stories with the aim to keep them understandable for all, and hope you are as fascinated by them as we are. We are in no way experts in these fields, but we hope you can learn as we do and enjoy our general chat as we unpick each topic.

Episodes

  1. 01/06/2025

    008 Organs-on-a-chips, Dire wolves revived (?), and a homemade anti-venom

    In this episode, we discuss organ-on-a-chip: what they areand their use in pre-clinical trials. We also talk about how the companyColossal Biosciences has “brought back” dire wolves with gene editing. Finally,we look into how a man who purposely got bitten over 100 times by venomoussnakes has led to advances in the production of anti-venoms.   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    40 min
  2. 007 Festive special- Sprout digestion, Stem Cell application, and a Frog antifreeze suggestion

    18/12/2024

    007 Festive special- Sprout digestion, Stem Cell application, and a Frog antifreeze suggestion

    Ho Ho hello, and welcome to another festive special of The Bio Philes Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the bitter taste of sprouts and their noxious side effects; stem cell applications in tissue regeneration; and how frogs manage to survive the sub-zero winter temperatures without becoming an ice lolly.

    47 min

  3. 31/12/2023

    006 Festive special- Reindeer antler regeneration, Father Christmas’s waist, and Morning Sickness

    Ho Ho Ho and a happy new year. In this festive treat we discuss the regenerative abilities of reindeer’s antlers, a phenomenon which could be hailed as a Christmas miracle; how the big man in red keeps on top of his circumference given the circumstances; and the biochemistry and evolutionary reason for morning sickness. See you all in 2024.   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    40 min

  4. 05/08/2023

    005 Octopuses, Squids, and Cuttlefish- a cephalopod special

    In this special episode we explore some of the most captivating creatures on earth and the biology behind what makes them so interesting. From the cell combinations allowing their complex camouflage, to exploring how they have independently evolved to sleep in a similar fashion to vertebrates, to looking into how their arms think for themselves. This episode touches on just some of what we found most fascinating while researching these marine animals.   Show note links: Blue-ringed octopus- https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/215/21/3752/19182/How-does-the-blue-ringed-octopus-Hapalochlaena?fbclid=IwAR2pieUGONP-tCo9e1jnlsT8Vrf53H9VTL-OzhfKUpG58wJfvkJD3obbyzI   Sleep- https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(21)00191-7#bib25   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    46 min

  5. 02/07/2023

    004 Taurine and ageing, blood interchanging, and eDNA obtaining

    In this episode, we find out if energy drinks actually make you younger? This isn’t clickbait so the answer is no, but we discuss the latest research into an ingredient in energy drinks associated with ageing. We ask what is the science behind a silicon valley fad of blood infusions. And consider if environmental DNA can really be used to prove or disprove the Loch Ness monster.   Website: www.thebiophiles.co.uk   Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    46 min

  6. 01/04/2023

    003 Parasitic Wasps, Gene-Editing Treatment, and Runny Noses

    In this episode we look at the use of a gene editing technology undergoing clinical trials in the treatment of heart disease, why hay fever clogs your head, and a parasitic wasp which hijacks their subjects to becoming a living food source for their larvae.    Music:  Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    32 min

  7. 25/03/2023

    002 Self-Disseminating Vaccines, Pig Hearts, and HPV

    In this episode we discuss the possibility of vaccines that can spread themselves, how a man had a pig heart transplant, and the recently published success of the HPV vaccine rolled out in 2008.    Music:  Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    35 min

  8. 18/03/2023

    001 Blood Tests, An Accidental Cancer Cure(?), and Chips

    In this episode we explore the new NHS blood test for detecting cancers, an accidental finding that could progress anti-cancer drugs, and if an organ on a chip is edible or a powerful bit of technology.    Music:  Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    36 min

  9. 29/10/2022

    000 An introduction to The Bio Philes

    Welcome to The Bio Philes, a biology-based podcast hosted by three graduated university mates. Join us as we discuss topical and/or interesting biological stories with the aim to keep them understandable for all, and hope you are as fascinated by them as we are. We are in no way experts in these fields, but we hope you can learn as we do and enjoy our general chat as we unpick each topic. Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4593-vivacity License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    1 min
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Welcome to The Bio Philes, a biology-based podcast hosted by three graduated university mates. Join us as we discuss topical and/or interesting biological stories with the aim to keep them understandable for all, and hope you are as fascinated by them as we are. We are in no way experts in these fields, but we hope you can learn as we do and enjoy our general chat as we unpick each topic.

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  • Creator
    The Bio Philes
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Bio Philes
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