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The GLP features numerous podcasts from around the web, providing a wealth of biotechnology information. We also host three podcasts:
• Science Facts & Fallacies with Cameron English and Kevin Folta
• Genetics Unzipped – the Genetics Society podcast with Kat Arney
• Talking Biotech with Kevin Folta
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GLP podcast and video: Curing deadly diseases with mRNA; COVID killed more Republicans than Democrats? WaPo promotes ‘acupuncture pseudoscience’

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
The same technology behind the mRNA COVID shots could also yield groundbreaking treatments for wide-ranging diseases. A new study posits ...
Podcast: DNA cancer screening tests are cheap — so why are so few people taking them?

Podcast: DNA cancer screening tests are cheap — so why are so few people taking them?

 |  NPR
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S. Tests for genetic risk factors are inexpensive, and yet many ...
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GLP Podcast/Video: Cell phones and cancer; Do you need a COVID booster? The case for/against eating bugs

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
There's no evidence that cell phone use causes brain cancer, so why do so many people, some scientists included, believe ...
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GLP podcast and video: Dunning-Kruger debunked? The evil industry, noble activist myth; The real Vandana Shiva

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
The less informed someone is about a topic, the more likely they are to overestimate their knowledge of it. This ...
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GLP podcast and video: How marriage impacted human evolution; ‘Tech bros’ back RFK, Jr. for president; Ban milk to slow climate change?

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
Marriage is a major milestone for many people, but how has the institution influenced human evolution? A growing list of ...
Podcast: RFK Jr’s appearance on Joe Rogan podcast spreads dangerous misinformation about glyphosate, vaccines, cellphones and more

Podcast: RFK Jr’s appearance on Joe Rogan podcast spreads dangerous misinformation about glyphosate, vaccines, cellphones and more

 |  Talking Biotech
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is recognized for his bad science around critical issues like vaccination and agricultural chemistry. Recently he ...
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GLP podcast and video: Eating meat = cannibalism? Glyphosate safety reaffirmed (again); The science-free campaign against aspartame

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
Is meat-eating analogous to human sacrifice? One Washington Post contributor says yes, but how strong is her case? Another expert ...
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GLP podcast and video: Why so many nutrition studies are wrong; Steve Kirsch—tech entrepreneur turned anti-vaccine guru; Confidence makes you seem smarter

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
Much of the nutrition research that attracts media attention is deeply flawed. A new study explains why. Silicon Valley tech ...
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GLP podcast and video: 10 myths about modern farming, debunked; New malaria and polio vaccines could save thousands of lives

 |  Genetic Literacy Project
Many harmful myths about farming persist on social media. Let's explore some of the most common falsehoods about agriculture you're ...

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