Apr 2022
Monsters Inside Me: Sleeper Cells
A creature feeds on the brain tissue of a young boy after he ingests worm eggs, and a killer works its way through the body of a Vietnam veteran, laying waste to his organs and lymph system.For more shocking, true stories about mysterious illnesses caused by parasites, listen to ... Show More
41m 15s
Jun 2007
ARMAGEDDON - Super Volcanoes, Meteorites and Earthquakes
This week a rabies-based Trojan Horse that smuggles drugs across the blood-brain barrier, why first-borns are brighter, progress with Parkinson's and a lunar telescope more powerful than Hubble. Plus in this week's ARMAGEDDON-focused show we look at supervolcanes, earthquakes and ... Show More
57m 12s
Feb 2025
Ep 165 Fish Tongue Parasite: Parasite Appreciation Hour
Okay everyone, think about your tongue. Maybe move it around a bit, check in with it, consider what it means to you. Now imagine that your tongue suddenly shriveled up and fell off and that in its place is a tongue-sized isopod aka rollie pollie aka pillbug. Just there, hanging o ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2023
#151: Parasites: How to Detect and Get Rid of Them
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Parasitic infections can be behind many common symptoms, from digestive symptoms, to iron deficiency and even jaw clenching and grinding. In this episode, I explain everything you need to know about parasites - including how to test for t ... Show More
14m 58s
<p>Hosts: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Racaniello" target="_blank">Vincent Racaniello</a>, <a href="http://www.verticalfarm.com">Dickson Despommier</a>, and Daniel Griffin</p>
<p>The TWiPtastic trio solves the case of the Surfer from Switzerland, and reveal how ... Show More