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Why does a new study on depression have people asking their doctors about their SSRI medications? Will sequencing the human genome soon be affordable for almost everyone? On Petrie Dish, join host and veteran reporter Bonnie Petrie for deep dives into a wide range of bioscience and medicine stories.

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    • 5.0 • 32 Ratings

Why does a new study on depression have people asking their doctors about their SSRI medications? Will sequencing the human genome soon be affordable for almost everyone? On Petrie Dish, join host and veteran reporter Bonnie Petrie for deep dives into a wide range of bioscience and medicine stories.

    Exploring what the 'NOVIDs' can teach us

    Exploring what the 'NOVIDs' can teach us

    It’s been more than four years since COVID changed our lives, and scientists are still trying to figure out why this novel coronavirus makes some people so sick, and others never get it.

    • 33 min
    Science & Medicine: Improving knee replacement outcomes

    Science & Medicine: Improving knee replacement outcomes

    Blood flow restriction ahead of surgery could be key.

    • 2 min
    Science & Medicine: Whole blood ambulances

    Science & Medicine: Whole blood ambulances

    For the last five years, first responders all over the world have been watching San Antonio.

    • 2 min
    Science & Medicine: APOBECs and the fight against cancer

    Science & Medicine: APOBECs and the fight against cancer

    One of the handiest tools in our immune system is an enzyme called apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide — better known as APOBECs.

    • 2 min
    Science & Medicine: Targeting lung cancer

    Science & Medicine: Targeting lung cancer

    UT Health San Antonio oncologist Josephine Taverna envisions a revolution in lung cancer treatment.

    • 2 min
    Science & Medicine: Fighting Alzheimer's at the eye doctor

    Science & Medicine: Fighting Alzheimer's at the eye doctor

    Imagine going to the eye doctor and getting a cheap, non-invasive test that could help you fight dementia. A doctor at UT Health San Antonio is working on it.

    • 2 min

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32 Ratings

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The Truth about SSRIs

Well researched and coherently presented

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Petrie Dish

What an interesting, well-researched, easily understandable series. Thankyou for broadening our understanding of such a complex virus. We ultimately know so little of the effects that can wreak such havoc globally.

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Petrie Dish

Compelling story and wonderful presentation.

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