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This week Zach and Kelly are on an immune system kick, and discuss the potential downsides of new drug treatments and a new use for a previously existing drug.
Note: Summer is a crazy time for my research, and for Zach’s convention schedule. We may update every other week rather than every week. Sorry, and have a great summer!
Intro stuff
The Small Dinosaurs Kickstarter page
Episode on slime molds (Episode 12: Slime, slugs, and slutty genes)
Synthetic antimicrobial peptides
Scientific article: Therapeutic antimicrobial peptides may compromise natural immunity
Weekly Weinersmith episode on gut bacteria (Episode 3: Bacteria, Butts, and Brains)
Truvada as a preventative measure for HIV