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Daily science, longevity, and health discoveries across neuroscience, microbiome, cellular aging biology, sleep research, nutrition science, genetics, and regenerative biology. We deliberately minimize drug-industry dealmaking in favour of the broader research shaping how we understand the body.

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S1 · E236
Yesterday · 8 min
Ep 236: A Neurology study linked greater lifetime estrogen exposure to lower cerebrovascular…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A Neurology study linked greater lifetime estrogen exposure to lower cerebrovascular pathology in women. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Greater estrogen exposure tied to less brain vessel damage in women — Neurology A study published in Neurology examined lifetime estrogen exposure in women. ... Sources: neurology.org · phys.org · news.harvard.edu · grafa.com · manilatimes.net · statnews.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E235
Thursday · 10 min
Ep 235: University of Sydney researchers traced AI unpredictability to fractal "riddled basins" in…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries University of Sydney researchers traced AI unpredictability to fractal "riddled basins" in neural network training landscapes. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E234
Wednesday · 9 min
Ep 234: Researchers mapped 300-plus 3D genome structures showing lab-grown neurons retain…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers mapped 300-plus 3D genome structures showing lab-grown neurons retain embryonic features unlike adult brain cells. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · biorxiv.org · nature.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E233
Tuesday · 12 min
Ep 233: New modeling shows U.S. structural fire losses could nearly triple by 2060 without added…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries New modeling shows U.S. structural fire losses could nearly triple by 2060 without added protections or climate action. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Fire losses to U.S. ... Sources: phys.org · statnews.com · sciencedaily.com · nature.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E232
Monday · 11 min
Ep 232: AI cloud lab uses robots and models to compress protein engineering from years to days.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries AI cloud lab uses robots and models to compress protein engineering from years to days. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Northwestern launches AI cloud lab for rapid protein design — The Daily Northwestern McCormick Prof. Julius Lucks leads the DREAM Cloud Lab after the National Science Foundation awarded the Center for Synthetic Biology $20 million over four years. ... Sources: dailynorthwestern.com · nature.com · phys.org · sciencedaily.com · rdm.ox.ac.uk AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 8:30 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igA1l90apeg If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E231
Sunday · 8 min
Ep 231: Researchers identified claudin-4 as the receptor that lets a common gut bacterium toxin…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers identified claudin-4 as the receptor that lets a common gut bacterium toxin damage colon cells and promote tumors. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · reddit.com · phys.org · kosu.org AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E230
October 31 · 9 min
Ep 230: Spatial transcriptomics reveals how neighboring tissues send WNT and BMP signals that…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Spatial transcriptomics reveals how neighboring tissues send WNT and BMP signals that steer early gonadal cell fate in human embryos. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com · lifespan.io AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E229
October 30 · 11 min
Ep 229: Boosting fibroblast growth factor 13 from astrocytes slows aging throughout the bodies of…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Boosting fibroblast growth factor 13 from astrocytes slows aging throughout the bodies of mice. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · biorxiv.org · cell.com · academic.oup.com · lifespan.io AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E228
October 29 · 9 min
Ep 228: Brainstem cells limit dangerous blood pressure swings even when average readings stay…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Brainstem cells limit dangerous blood pressure swings even when average readings stay normal. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Ending expanded SNAP benefits raised child maltreatment rates — Phys.org Researchers examined child welfare records from 1,153 U.S. counties between January 2021 and February 2022 drawn from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · genengnews.com · bioengineer.org · thehindu.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E227
October 28 · 10 min
Ep 227: A daily inulin fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved grip…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A daily inulin fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and improved grip strength by shifting gut bacteria and raising GLP-1 levels. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: sciencedaily.com · phys.org · vietnam.vn · statnews.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E226
October 27 · 10 min
Ep 226: Collaborative study shows drought-avoiding desert plants fared better than drought…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Collaborative study shows drought-avoiding desert plants fared better than drought-tolerating ones during extreme heat at Uluru. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Desert plants reveal drought survival traits at Uluru — Phys.org A record-breaking hot drought from 2018 to 2019 caused widespread plant mortality in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com · sciencedaily.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E225
October 26 · 7 min
Ep 225: A liquid painted on teeth stops cavities in young children without drilling or anesthesia.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A liquid painted on teeth stops cavities in young children without drilling or anesthesia. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Four life stages guide women’s heart care across decades — STAT News Four medical societies issued a framework that divides women’s cardiovascular health into four distinct phases from childhood through older age. ... Sources: statnews.com · sciencedaily.com · phys.org · drugdiscoverynews.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 8:30 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7JHEaYQgAk If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E224
October 25 · 10 min
Ep 224: Long-read nanopore sequencing uncovers hidden DNA rearrangements that drive cancer in…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Long-read nanopore sequencing uncovers hidden DNA rearrangements that drive cancer in cases missed by standard short-read methods. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: goodmenproject.com · reddit.com · sciencedaily.com · phys.org AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E223
October 24 · 10 min
Ep 223: Genetic conflicts between viruses and hosts shape rapid evolution across species.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Genetic conflicts between viruses and hosts shape rapid evolution across species. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · science.org · cell.com · reddit.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E222
October 23 · 12 min
Ep 222: Rural Argentinian communities slept 35 minutes less per night once electricity arrived.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Rural Argentinian communities slept 35 minutes less per night once electricity arrived. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Sound velocity dominates thermal conductivity in silicate glass — Phys.org A research team led by Tohoku University investigated 13 different silicate glass compositions to understand how their thermal properties influence heat conduction. ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com · nature.com · bioengineer.org AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E221
October 22 · 10 min
Ep 221: A muscle substance released in response to cold temperatures delayed aging markers in worms.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A muscle substance released in response to cold temperatures delayed aging markers in worms. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Information theory of aging traces NAD+ effects to epigenetic stability — Cell A 2008 study outlined how declining NAD+ reduces sirtuin activity, which alters histone modifications and erodes epigenetic stability, leading to loss of cellular identity. ... Sources: cell.com · chosun.com · phys.org · genengnews.com · gulfnews.com · edexlive.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E220
October 21 · 9 min
Ep 220: Computational models show high-conductance potassium channels evolved to stabilize spike…
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Computational models show high-conductance potassium channels evolved to stabilize spike timing by easing calcium competition in neurons. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · sciencenews.org · statnews.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E219
October 20 · 8 min
Ep 219: A nanoscale platform now tracks single proteins moving inside living neurons in real time.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A nanoscale platform now tracks single proteins moving inside living neurons in real time. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Nanoscale platform tracks proteins inside living neurons — Phys.org Researchers at The University of Queensland developed the NASTIC platform to observe disease-related proteins at the single-molecule level inside living cells. ... Sources: phys.org · biorxiv.org AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E219
October 20 · 8 min
Ep 219: A nanoscale platform now tracks single proteins moving inside living neurons in real time.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A nanoscale platform now tracks single proteins moving inside living neurons in real time. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries Nanoscale platform tracks proteins inside living neurons — Phys.org Researchers at The University of Queensland developed the NASTIC platform to observe disease-related proteins at the single-molecule level inside living cells. ... Sources: phys.org · biorxiv.org AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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S1 · E218
October 19 · 7 min
Ep 218: Daily weather swings accelerate glacier melt more than monthly averages had indicated.
Planetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Daily weather swings accelerate glacier melt more than monthly averages had indicated. Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries ... Sources: phys.org · reddit.com · the-scientist.com AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 🎬 Watch on YouTube (public from 6:00 PM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT3r_MaNoV8 If this episode was useful, a rating or a short review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is how the next listener finds the show — and following it in your app means the next episode is there when you are. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 📬 Get the sources and notes by email, free: join the newsletter 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
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