Such a great podcast. Making immunology more accessible for the masses, but also just increasing the accessibility of immunology among scientists who may not have a regular immunology journal club to attend. I love hearing everyone’s perspectives on the papers presented and I love “seeing” how new findings inform the way we see a field. So important to demonstrate the scientific process in real time. Thank you all!

It’s interesting until they get into DEI.

Only wish episodes were more frequent

I am thrilled to have found your podcast. This is exactly what a basic immunology master turned a full time wife and mom in chief needs in her life. Thank you, thank you!

Also, that the platypus would be considered a potential vector for COVID *evolution* is pathetic. Transmission? MAYBE. But it is an endangered species! Do you understand the Wright/Fischer maths on population genetics? There are no such things as “infinite pangolins” ... it’s as if the institutions of science are terminally politicized or have such overinflated egos as to be exhibiting some kind of institutional meningitis. Absolutely pathetic. Between these 3 things — 1️⃣ lack of *real discussion* on Li-Meng Yan 2️⃣ pangolins as inpossibly endangered vectors and 3️⃣ lack of coverage on the importance of “micro-zinc” or bioavailable zinc — modern science and esp. health research has lost all credibility. I have looked at Yan’s research and it is unbelievable how her work has been smeared. There are serious problems in “peer review” and related processes that science can just defame her and trash her research in mainstream media. PATHETIC

The hosts and guests give thorough explanations of the topics at hand. They describe and explain things with an emphasis on the fundamentals. Then they delve into the more technical aspects. Their approach appeals to those new to the topic as well as experts and anyone in between.

I love this podcast, excellent references, sources and guests who are experts in their field. It DOES NOT focus on politics. The only thing that has been mentioned on this show is the way that the Trump administration has attempted to politicize science in order to deflect blame during this outbreak(they have!) and that they have taken away funding from important science organizations(like the WHO). If you are looking for an excellent podcast and reading reviews to see if you should listen, ignore the Trumpster who cannot handle a single comment about bad policy. This podcast *IS NOT* about politics. You will hear very little politics and you will learn sound science.

Great info that helps me understand immunology and think like a scientist.

I dabbled in biology in college, which was a long time ago.. so the terminology is a little dense at times, but I still enjoyed this podcast and will continue listening. The hosts are extremely dedicated and use mostly laymen’s terms to describe complex processes. Well done!

If you want to hear people bash president trump this is the podcast for you. Some might say that there are plenty of podcasts that opine on every twist and turn in the trump saga such as the funding of who, the disinfections gaffe, should people be allowed to walk on the beach, etc etc. Vincent Racaniello is certainly not in this camp and will spend a good portion of every episode warrioring into the politics of the day.