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Science Sessions Podcasts
Welcome to Science Sessions, the PNAS podcast program. Listen to brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, Academy members, and policy makers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in PNAS, plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us. Please scroll down for recent podcasts.
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Science Sessions
Manipulation of ant behavior by parasites
David Hughes discusses how a parasitic fungus manipulates ant behavior for reproduction.
June 4, 2018 | Running Time: 5:37
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Gut microbiota and human health
Rob Knight discusses the role of the human gut microbiota in health and disease.
May 21, 2018 | Running Time: 5:15
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Wearable health monitors
John Rogers describes soft, wearable electronic devices for health monitoring.
May 7, 2018 | Running Time: 7:12
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Gene therapy for retinal disease
Karina Guziewicz and Artur Cideciyan explain a potential gene therapy approach for macular degeneration.
April 23, 2018 | Running Time: 7:24
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Global hydrologic models and water storage
Bridget Scanlon discusses the use of global hydrologic models for studying changes in water storage worldwide.
April 9, 2018 | Running Time: 5:33
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Music by T. Johnston
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