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Tim Gabor
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My name is Dr. Tim Gabor, I'm a Biotechnology Professor. I chat with experts in biotech in hopes of inspiring biotech students. Are you an expert that wants to motivate young scientists? Shoot me an email at invivothepodcast@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago

    Psychopaths Do Not Exist: The Zombie Idea Explained | Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen | Ep. 45

    In this episode of In Vivo, I sit down with Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen, Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of Psychopathy Unmasked: The Rise and Fall of a Dangerous Diagnosis (MIT Press). Larsen challenges nearly every major claim about psychopathy: that people with high PCL-R scores lack empathy, are uniquely dangerous, are untreatable, have distinctive brains, or even form a coherent clinical category. Drawing on systematic reviews, historical analysis, and legal case data, he argues that psychopathy may be a “zombie idea”, an intuitively appealing concept that has survived despite a large body of contrary evidence. We cover the 18th-century origins of the idea, the rise of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist, how the diagnosis is used to justify longer sentences and harsher outcomes, the famous Oak Ridge treatment study, and why figures like Ted Bundy and Adolf Hitler do not actually fit the classic profile. Larsen also discusses the ethical problems of using an unreliable tool in court and offers practical advice for clinicians, lawyers, and students. 00:00 – Introduction 01:58 – How Larsen got interested in psychopathy 04:11 – Historical origins: Benjamin Rush and “anomia” (1786) 09:30 – How psychopathy is defined today 13:13 – Why the diagnosis has unique power in court 16:31 – How the PCL-R is actually administered 28:28 – Why Ted Bundy is a poor example of psychopathy 33:03 – Does Bundy fit the classic scientific claims? 1:16:16 – What is a “zombie idea”? 1:41:23 – Genocides, ordinary people, and why they are not psychopaths 1:47:45 – Were Hitler, Stalin, or Mao psychopaths? 1:51:31 – Advice for students interested in the field 1:55:17 – Advice for clinicians, prosecutors, and defense attorneys 1:59:45 – Where to find the book and Larsen’s work Website: https://www.rasmusrosenberg.com Book site: https://psychopathyunmasked.com Dr. Larsen’s X page: https://x.com/RasmusRosenberg Dr. Larsen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosenberglarsen/ In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  2. Aug 4

    Rockets Get Us to Mars. Biology Decides If We Can Stay | Ryan T. Scott of NASA AMES | Ep. 44

    In this episode, NASA space biologist Ryan T. Scott explains why biology, not rocket science, is the real limiting factor in humanity’s goal of becoming a multi-planetary species. We discuss how NASA’s Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) is transforming space biology by making decades of multi-modal data openly available, standardized, and reusable. Ryan breaks down why studying hazards like microgravity and radiation in combination (instead of in isolation) is critical for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. He also shares how open data and AI are accelerating discoveries, how high school students are now publishing peer-reviewed NASA space biology papers, and what it will actually take, biologically, for humans to thrive beyond Earth. If we want to become a true spacefaring civilization, we need to treat biology as seriously as propulsion. This conversation goes deep into the data infrastructure, research gaps, and mindset shifts required to make that future possible. List of studies cited: 1. Federated Learning paper Title: Bridging Earth and Space: A Flexible and Resilient Federated Learning Framework Deployed on the International Space Station Authors: Casaletto, Foley, Fernandez, Sanders, Scott, et al. Link: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.14.633017v2 2. Mitochondrial stress paper (Cell) Title: Comprehensive Multi-omics Analysis Reveals Mitochondrial Stress as a Central Biological Hub for Spaceflight Impact Link (ScienceDirect): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867420314616 Open access (PMC): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7870178/ 3. Multimodal MRI + combined hazards paper Title: Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reveals the Combined Effects of Simulated Microgravity and Space Radiation on Brain Structure and Function Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667325826002414 4. Anesthesiology for Spaceflight review Title: Fundamentals of Anesthesiology for Spaceflight Authors: Komorowski, Fleming, Kirkpatrick Link: https://www.jcvaonline.com/article/S1053-0770(16)00008-2/fulltext 5. FLUID federated learning figure (model weights diagram) This figure is from the same body of work as the federated learning paper above (AI4LS / FLUID framework). Primary paper link: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.14.633017v2 6. Biofilms paper Title: Biofilms: from the cradle of life to life support Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41522-025-00875-8 7. Bone density / microgravity paper Title: The effects of microgravity on bone structure and function Link (npj Microgravity): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41526-022-00194-8 Open access (PMC): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8983659/ 8. Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) – Bone Fracture Risk This is from NASA’s Human System Risk Board (HSRB) documentation. Main collection: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20220015709 #spacebiology #nasa #spaceexploration #multiplanetary #openscience #marsmission #spacedata #BiologyForSpace #spaceflight Resources & Links: NASA Open Science Data Repository (OSDR): https://osdr.nasa.gov Analysis Working Groups (AWG): https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/data/awg Ryan T. Scott on X: https://x.com/RyanTScott In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  3. Jul 22

    Do Single Cells Possess Agency? Learning and Memory Without a Brain | Dr. Arjun Raj | In Vivo Ep. 43

    Can a single cell learn? In this episode of In Vivo, I sit down with systems and single-cell biologist Dr. Arjun Raj (University of Pennsylvania) to explore one of the most provocative ideas in modern biology: that individual cells can form memories and adapt in ways that go far beyond their genetic code. We dive into Raj’s groundbreaking research on cellular learning and non-genetic memory, including how melanoma cells can “learn” to resist cancer drugs without acquiring new mutations. Drawing from his 2024 Heilmeier Award lecture “Can a Cell Learn?”, we unpack the difference between genetic destiny and cellular agency, the role of the transcription factor AP-1, and what it means for a cell to remember past experiences. This conversation sits at the intersection of rigorous molecular biology and deep philosophical questions about determinism, free will, and what it means to learn. Dr. Arjun Raj’s lab website: https://rajlab.seas.upenn.edu/ Watch Arjun Raj’s full Heilmeier Award lecture “Can a Cell Learn?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs_a_MFb8Ts In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  4. Jul 7

    Dr. Michael Shermer: Now is The Time to Think Like a Scientist | In Vivo | Ep. 42

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic Magazine and the Skeptics Society, opens up about his personal journey from born-again Christian to one of the world’s most respected scientific skeptics. He shares how his faith unraveled during his graduate studies, the role James Randi and Uri Geller played in shaping modern skepticism, and why critical thinking has become more important than ever. Shermer also discusses his latest book, Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters, where he explores how we can navigate truth in an age of misinformation, conspiracy thinking, and institutional distrust. We dive deep into his recent appointment to the UAP Science Advisory Council, chaired by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. He breaks down the council’s goals, the challenge of government disinformation, and what it would actually take to prove the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Using tools like Occam’s Razor, Type I and Type II errors, and the Drake Equation, Shermer explains how he evaluates extraordinary claims, and why most people dramatically overestimate the odds of alien visitation. Links: Buy “Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still” https://a.co/d/0iEil41o Michael Shermer’s Website: https://michaelshermer.com Skeptic Magazine: https://www.skeptic.com Follow Michael Shermer on X: https://x.com/michaelshermer In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  5. Jun 23

    The Sleepless Ape: How Shorter Sleep Sparked Human Evolution | Dr. David R. Samson | Ep. 41

    Why do humans sleep less than any other primate on Earth, yet possess the largest brains and highest cognitive abilities? In this episode of In Vivo, evolutionary biologist Dr. David Sampson joins the show to unpack the fascinating paradox of human sleep. We dive deep into his immersive fieldwork with the Hadza tribe, the neural mechanics of how your brain flushes out toxins at night, and why our modern obsession with sleep deprivation might be missing the true biological anchor: our circadian rhythm. Dr. David Sampson is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga and the director of the Shell Sleep and Human Evolution Lab. He is also the author of the groundbreaking book, The Sleepless Ape. Dr. Samson's lab - https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/shel/ Dr. Samson's wesbsite - https://davidrsamson.com/ Buy 'The Sleepless Ape' - https://a.co/d/09qP1pxd Dr. Samson on X - https://x.com/Primalprimate In Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnX In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcast In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563 In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  6. Jun 2

    Become Hyperefficient: How to Work WITH Your Brain (Not Against It) | Dr. Mithu Storoni | Ep. 40

    Dr. Mithu Storoni, author of the 2025 Business Book of the Year Hyperefficient, reveals a complete neuroscience-based system to dramatically improve focus, creativity, and productivity in the age of AI.In this conversation we explore:• Why the old “assembly-line” model of work is broken for knowledge work and students• The 3 Brain Gears that control your mental performance (and how to switch between them)• The surprising “promotion” AI has given every one of us• Why your brain naturally works in power-law bursts — and how to use this to your advantage• Practical strategies for students: micro-breaks, replacing coffee with a 2-minute jog, finding your “Inner Flame,” and structuring study sessions like a power law• How to stay in high-performance Gear 2 instead of burning out in Gear 3If you’re a student or professional feeling overwhelmed, constantly distracted, or working harder but not smarter, this episode gives you a completely new operating system for your brain.Get the book: Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work - https://a.co/d/03JkQevcDr. Mithu Storoni on X - https://x.com/MithuStoroniDr. Mithu Storoni on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithustoroniDr. Mithu Storoni’s website - https://mithustoroni.com/In Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GBvPPvSx52O6ILuam4LoX?si=6c903566ae7b4761&nd=1&dlsi=254f9f5e78194002In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  7. May 19

    Our Universe Is a Giant Computer: Evidence of a Simulated Universe | Dr. Melvin Vopson | Ep. 39

    Physicist Dr. Melvin Vopson (University of Portsmouth) joins In Vivo to explain his groundbreaking Second Law of Infodynamics — the idea that information in the universe constantly compresses and minimizes itself, the exact opposite of the Second Law of Thermodynamics.In this episode he shows how this law can derive Newton’s law of gravity as an emergent computational optimization process, why viral genomes and digital data both delete information over time, and why dark matter may actually be the hidden “code” of reality itself. We also explore the difference between a literal simulation and a self-computing universe, ancient philosophy, and profound implications for biology and evolution.Links:Reality Reloaded: The Scientific Case for a Simulated Universe on Amazon - https://a.co/d/06WYzguLDr. Vopson at the University of Portsmouth - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/melvin-vopsonIn Vivo on X - https://x.com/InVivoPodOnXIn Vivo on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

  8. May 5

    Elon Musk’s 69 Core Methods Every Student Should Know | In Vivo With Eric Jorgenson | Ep. 38

    In this episode, Eric Jorgenson, author of the bestselling The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Book of Elon, breaks down Elon Musk’s most useful ideas for students, young professionals, and anyone who wants to think and operate at a higher level.We explore:• How to apply First Principles Thinking to school, career, and life• Why you should play life like a game and optimize for what actually matters• The power of high effort optimism, parallel work, and attacking bottlenecks• Elon’s mindset on risk, feedback, and extreme ownership• Why Tesla and SpaceX attract the best young engineers• Gamification, orders of magnitude thinking, and the Idiot Index Eric also shares how he built his unique “wisdom compilation” books and what he learned after spending years curating Elon’s best ideas. Links:The Book of Elon → https://a.co/d/04XBfSE9The Almanack of Naval Ravikant → https://a.co/d/05uYzef9Eric Jorgenson on X → https://x.com/EricJorgensonIn Vivo on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@InVivoPodcastIn Vivo on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GBvPPvSx52O6ILuam4LoX?si=6c903566ae7b4761&nd=1&dlsi=254f9f5e78194002In Vivo on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-vivo/id1775578563In Vivo on Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1ac4dbec-df46-4d1f-b0a1-742e9656ef44/in-vivo

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My name is Dr. Tim Gabor, I'm a Biotechnology Professor. I chat with experts in biotech in hopes of inspiring biotech students. Are you an expert that wants to motivate young scientists? Shoot me an email at invivothepodcast@gmail.com

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    Tim Gabor
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
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