A mix of facts about humans, humanity and the strange and wonderful world in which we live.
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Why Breathwork Feels Like a Euphoric Drug | Biohacker Tips : 1369
<p>Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools in biohacking, yet most people only experience the surface level techniques. When you use it the right way, breathwork can upgrade your brain, strengthen your nervous system, improve sleep, and open awareness states that amplify lon ... Show More
51m 10s
Nov 24
Dead Water Is Making You Sick! (Biohacking Bonus Episode) : 1368
<p>Here’s the hidden story behind why you can chug “pure” water all day and still feel foggy, drained, and oddly thirsty: most of what we drink is missing something essential. In this video you’ll learn what “dead water” really is, how to tell if yours is part of the problem, and ... Show More
14m 22s
Aug 2020
Ep 56 Sickle Cell Disease: Invisible Illness, Enduring Strength
<p>Neglected and ignored by the medical establishment throughout most of its history, sickle cell disease remains one of the most common (and commonly misunderstood) genetic conditions in the world. In this episode, we break down the myriad effects that one nucleotide substitutio ... Show More
1h 59m
Jan 2023
Aging Clock, Mental Health in Your Gut, Brain Tumor Vaccine
Today we explore how scientists are trying to find a way to make an “aging clock” that can determine your age and health by looking at your DNA, how looking at our gut could help us treat mental health disorders, and how there may be a new treatment option in the form of a vaccin ... Show More
12m 23s
Oct 2017
Episode 0 - TPWKY Season 1 Trailer
<p>Welcome to This Podcast Will Kill You, your new favorite way to learn about disease biology, history, and stuff to gross out your dinner party guests. Join us October 31st for Episode 1 of Season 1- "The Plagues You Know"!</p><p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/list ... Show More
1m 24s
Jun 2021
Ep 74 Naegleria fowleri: The "brain-eating amoeba"
<p>Every summer, when the warm weather rolls around and the local ponds and lakes heat up enough for a tempting dip, remember that there may be something else lurking in those waters besides the people looking to cool off. <em>Naegleria fowleri</em>, the topic of today’s episode, ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2024
6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn 6 simple mind and body hacks that play a huge role in your success, happiness, and health. </p><p>One of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, Dr. Adam Alter, is here to reveal the simple things in your day to day life that in ... Show More
59m 12s
Feb 2023
Covid Brain Fog, Freemium Failure, Fungal Vaccine
Today you’ll learn about a potential new treatment for those suffering from brain fog after Covid, how freemium models of mental health apps might cause you to be more stressed out, and how developments in creating a vaccine for fungal infections might make them a thing of the pa ... Show More
19m 56s
Feb 2021
Jack Price, "The Future of Brain Repair: A Realist's Guide to Stem Cell Therapy" (MIT Press, 2020)
A scientist assesses the potential of stem cell therapies for treating such brain disorders as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Stem cell therapies are the subject of enormous hype, endowed by the media with almost magical qualities and imagined by the public ... Show More
1h 4m