Learn While Sleeping

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A podcast to play before and during bedtime. For scientific novices, and people who want to review and understand science in a easy, and relaxing way. No pressure, no cramming...just relaxation and stress reduction. "Learn While Sleeping" is a calming science podcast designed to help you relax, fall asleep, and expand your knowledge at the same time. Each episode is a slow, soothing lecture on fascinating topics — from molecular biology and the secrets of life’s building blocks, to the mysteries of the universe. Perfect for curious minds who want to rest deeply.

Episódios

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    Immunology: A Story For Bedtime

    Welcome to this calming journey through the foundations ofimmunobiology.In this episode, we drift through the origins of immunology, the cells and organs of the immune system, and the first innate defenses against infection. The narration is slow, soothing, and layered with gentle imagery — perfect for relaxing, studying, or falling asleep while still learning. Table of Contents     1. Introduction & Historical Foundations   2. Immunology in Medicine (allergy,autoimmunity, transplantation, cancer, infection)   3. Pathogens & Microbiota 4. Physical Barriers & First Defenses      5. Innate vs Adaptive Immunity6. Hematopoiesis & Blood Cells     7. Monocytes, Macrophages & Dendritic Cells     8. Lymphocytes & Antibody Functions9. Immune Organs (bone marrow, thymus, lymphnodes, spleen, MALT)10. Lymphatic Circulation & ImmuneSurveillance11. Immediate Innate Defenses (cilia, mucus,defensins, complement)12. Regulation & Failures of Complement(PNH, anaphylatoxins)13. Final Reflection & Gentle Recap References    Abbas, A. K., Lichtman, A. H., & Pillai, S.(2023). Cellular and molecular immunology (10th ed.). Elsevier. ·        Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M.,Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2022). Molecular biology of the cell (7th ed.).Garland Science. ·        Iwasaki, A., & Medzhitov, R. (2015). Controlof adaptive immunity by the innate immune system. Nature Immunology, 16(4),343–353. https://doi.org/10.1038/ni.3123 ·        Murphy, K., Weaver, C., & Berg, L. J.(2022). Janeway’s immunobiology (10th ed.). Garland Science. ·        Steinman, R. M., & Banchereau, J. (2007).Taking dendritic cells into medicine. Nature, 449(7161), 419–426.https://doi.org/10.1038/nature06175 ·        Wang, Y. (2024). Cytokine networks and immunebalance: From inflammation to regulation. Frontiers in Immunology, 15, 1458923.https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1458923 ·        Zhou, J., & Bruggeman, C. W. (2023).Complement system: Mechanisms, regulation, and disease implications. AnnualReview of Immunology, 41, 263–289.https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-immunol-112822-023514 📚 References

    1h58min
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    All About DNA: An Immersive Journey

    Rest cozy in your bed, and travel with me in this immersive journey through labs, and history while we learn about DNA in depth. Before each part, we will have a little word toolkit, to help carry us through the stories. No pressure, no test, no cramming. Just muscle relaxation and dreams of the world! This is Episode 1, of a series bedtime course on molecular biology. You are free to listen to any episode at any instance, and it doesn't have to be in order. Settle InWhat is Molecular BiologyWhat Makes a Hereditary Molecule?Mendel's GardenThe Nucleus IdeaThe Transforming PrincipleHershey-Chase: The Blender DecisionBecoming the Double HelixHybridization: Design it Yourself!Why DNA WorksWind-DownReferences: Griffith, F. (1928). The significance of pneumococcaltypes. Journal of Hygiene, 27(2), 113–159.https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022172400031879Avery, O. T., MacLeod, C. M., & McCarty, M. (1944).Studies on the chemical nature of the substance inducing transformation ofpneumococcal types. Journal of Experimental Medicine, 79(2),137–158. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.79.2.137Hershey, A. D., & Chase, M. (1952). Independentfunctions of viral protein and nucleic acid in growth of bacteriophage. Journalof General Physiology, 36(1), 39–56.https://doi.org/10.1085/jgp.36.1.39Chargaff, E., Vischer, E., Doniger, R., Green, C., &Misani, F. (1949). The composition of the desoxypentose nucleic acids of thymusand spleen. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 177(1), 405–416.Watson, J. D., & Crick, F. H. C. (1953). Molecularstructure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid. Nature,171(4356), 737–738. https://doi.org/10.1038/171737a0Franklin, R. E., & Gosling, R. G. (1953). Molecularconfiguration in sodium thymonucleate. Nature, 171(4356),740–741. https://doi.org/10.1038/171740a0Wilkins, M. H. F., Stokes, A. R., & Wilson, H. R.(1953). Molecular structure of deoxypentose nucleic acids. Nature, 171(4356),738–740. https://doi.org/10.1038/171738a0Wang, J. C. (1979). Helical repeat of DNA in solution. Proceedingsof the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 76(1),200–203. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.76.1.200Wang, A. H.-J., Quigley, G. J., Kolpak, F. J., Crawford,J. L., van Boom, J. H., van der Marel, G., & Rich, A. (1979). Molecularstructure of a left-handed double helical DNA fragment at atomic resolution. Nature,282, 680–686. https://doi.org/10.1038/282680a0Marmur, J., & Doty, P. (1962). Determination of thebase composition of deoxyribonucleic acid from its thermal denaturationtemperature. Journal of Molecular Biology, 5, 109–118.https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-2836(62)80066-7Rohs, R., West, S. M., Sosinsky, A., Liu, P., Mann, R.S., & Honig, B. (2010). Origins of specificity in protein–DNA recognition. AnnualReview of Biochemistry, 79, 233–269.https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-biochem-060408-091030Hall, K. (2021). DNA translated: Friedrich Miescher’sdiscovery of nuclein in its original context. The British Journal for theHistory of Science, 54(3), 299–324.https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007087420000680

    1h58min

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A podcast to play before and during bedtime. For scientific novices, and people who want to review and understand science in a easy, and relaxing way. No pressure, no cramming...just relaxation and stress reduction. "Learn While Sleeping" is a calming science podcast designed to help you relax, fall asleep, and expand your knowledge at the same time. Each episode is a slow, soothing lecture on fascinating topics — from molecular biology and the secrets of life’s building blocks, to the mysteries of the universe. Perfect for curious minds who want to rest deeply.