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In episode 8, we heard from rock star Rikki Rockett about his experience with cancer and immunotherapy. Here, we go deeper on this leading-edge approach, which fights cancer by boosting a patient’s... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

In this extra-long, extra personal episode, Heather talks to Rikki Rockett, drummer in the band Poison, on the day he was at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health for a scan that would tell him... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Scott and Heather talk to three researchers about all the new information on Zika virus that has emerged in just the past few months — proof that the virus causes microcephaly, a potential... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Michelle and Melanie learn the science behind the saying “breast is best” from Lars Bode, PhD, associate professor in pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine and dedicated... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Yadira and Heather discuss nanomedicine—using tiny particles to deliver diagnostics and therapeutics—and how this approach helps overcome the biggest challenge to health care today: people. They talk... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Scott and Heather learn about CRISPR/Cas9, the hot new technique for editing genes. They talk to John Steele, a postdoctoral researcher in Larry Goldstein’s lab in the UC San Diego School of... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Michelle and Heather talk about a young athlete who recently lost his leg due to an antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection. How does that happen? Why do antibiotics sometimes fail? What other... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Michelle and Heather discuss the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to stem cells -- everything from regenerative medicine and stem cell tourism to cancer. Features Leslie Crews, senior project... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

In this episode, Scott and Heather talk about the gut microbiome — the unique constellation of microbes living inside you. We also learn about a citizen science initiative called the American Gut... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.