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War & Pathogens, How Combat Drives Contagion

Sept. 3, 2025
Send us a text War is a vector of disease. The battlefield isn't just a place where bullets fly—it's where pathogens thrive and evolve. Throughout human history, war and disease have been inseparable companions, creating perfect storms of contagion …
War & Pathogens, How Combat Drives Contagion

Measles: The Return of a Highly Contagious Disease

May 2, 2025
Measles isn't just a childhood rash—it's a potentially devastating illness that can reset your entire immune system. In this eye-opening conversation, our team explores why this ancient virus still demands our attention in 20...
Measles: The Return of a Highly Contagious Disease

Beyond the Sequence: People, Pathogens, and Power Dynamics

July 4, 2025
Send us a text The cutting edge of infectious disease control isn't just about vaccines or treatments—it's increasingly about data. Dr. Stephen Molldrem, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Bioethics and Health Humanities, takes us deep into th…
Beyond the Sequence: People, Pathogens, and Power Dynamics

Botulism: Medicine, Menace, and a Masterclass in Food Safety

Oct. 10, 2025
Send us a text Imagine a toxin so potent that a few nanograms can shut down a muscle—and yet, in the right hands, it eases migraines and calms spasms. We take you from the sausage-linked origins of botulism to the science of spores, food safety, inf…
Botulism: Medicine, Menace, and a Masterclass in Food Safety

Antibiotics, Antivirals, and the Fungus Among Us

Sept. 6, 2024
Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals have revolutionized modern medicine, saving countless lives and transforming our approach to infectious diseases. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the differences between ...
Antibiotics, Antivirals, and the Fungus Among Us

Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

Aug. 28, 2023
Welcome to an eye-opening episode of our podcast, where we uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our food. Join me and our guest, Dr. Alfredo Torres, as we embark on a journey through bacteriology. In our conversation, Dr. To...
Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

Dec. 15, 2023
Ever wondered about the intricate connection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health? Join us as Dr. Shannan Rossi, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology at UTMB, illuminates this fascinating co...
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

From Four Corners to Hollywood: Tracing Hantavirus's Deadly Path

June 6, 2025
A hidden killer lurks in the humble dust of forgotten cabins and outbuildings across America. World-renowned virologist Dr. Thomas Ksiazek takes us behind the scenes of the landmark 1993 Four Corners outbreak, where hantaviru...
From Four Corners to Hollywood: Tracing Hantavirus's Deadly Path

Googling the Flu: How Your Search History Became a Public Health Tool

April 2, 2025
What if your Google searches could predict disease outbreaks before traditional surveillance methods? That's exactly what happened during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic when researchers discovered online search patterns matched CDC d...
Googling the Flu: How Your Search History Became a Public Health Tool

Illness & Illustration: The Beauty Myths of Tuberculosis & Vampires

Nov. 1, 2024
Could tuberculosis truly shape our understanding of beauty? Prepare to unravel the eerie yet intriguing connection between this historical disease and the evolution of beauty standards across centuries. With Christina and Cam...
Illness & Illustration: The Beauty Myths of Tuberculosis & Vampires

Unwrapping the Past: What Mummies Reveal About Disease Through the Ages

Feb. 28, 2025
Unravel the intricate stories behind ancient mummies and their connection to various pathogens in our latest podcast episode of this season. This engaging discussion leads listeners through a fascinating exploration of how th...
Unwrapping the Past: What Mummies Reveal About Disease Through the Ages

Career Spotlight: Dr. Irma (Lisa) Cisneros, Ph.D.

Dec. 16, 2022
In this podcast episode, we learn about the journey of a successful assistant professor in the department of pathology. Her research background involves drugs of abuse and understanding how they lead to inflammation in the br...
Career Spotlight: Dr. Irma (Lisa) Cisneros, Ph.D.

Climate Change and the Rise and Spread of Pathogens

Nov. 6, 2025
Send us a text The climate isn’t just warming—it’s reorganizing the rules of biology. We explore how rising temperatures, deforestation, wildfire smoke, and thawing permafrost are reshaping the risk landscape for malaria parasites, heat-trained fung…
Climate Change and the Rise and Spread of Pathogens

Decoding Leprosy Part II: Diagnosis & Treatment

Aug. 16, 2024
Unlock the mysteries of Hansen's disease with us as we welcome acclaimed dermatopathologist, Dr. Mara Dacso. Through her journey from medical school in Galveston to her significant work in Baton Rouge, Dr. Dacso shares her ex...
Decoding Leprosy Part II: Diagnosis & Treatment

Decoding Leprosy: Stigma, Science, and Godzilla

Aug. 2, 2024
Curious about how armadillos and ancient diseases intersect? Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the fascinating mysteries surrounding Hansen's disease, more commonly known as leprosy. We start this season with some fresh ...
Decoding Leprosy: Stigma, Science, and Godzilla

Exploring One Health in Nigeria: Cross-Training, Arboviruses, and Lassa Fever with Top Scientists

June 9, 2023
What if you could explore the world of One Health in Nigeria and learn from top scientists, like Dr. Nathan Shehu, Dr. Pam Luka, and Dr. Loya Inka Asala? In this fascinating episode, we dive into the West African Center for E...
Exploring One Health in Nigeria: Cross-Training, Arboviruses, and Lassa Fever with Top Scientists

How Generative AI Can Speed Research, Elevate Care, And Keep Humans At The Center

Dec. 4, 2025
Send us a text Curious how AI can make healthcare feel more human instead of less? We sit down with medical writer and AI adoption strategist Dr. Núria Negrão, who went from bench science to building practical ways for clinicians, researchers, and c…
How Generative AI Can Speed Research, Elevate Care, And Keep Humans At The Center

Intertwined Lives: Animals, Humans, and the Dance of Zoonotic Diseases

Nov. 23, 2024
Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between humans, animals, and the environment as we explore the One Health concept. Picture the harmony of adding a curious chameleon to our office or the joy of raising...
Intertwined Lives: Animals, Humans, and the Dance of Zoonotic Diseases

Interwoven Threads of Avian Influenza and One Health with Dr. Greg Gray

Nov. 15, 2023
Ever wondered how bird flu affects not just our feathered friends, but also the wider ecosystem? Prepare to be enlightened as we journey into the world of avian influenza with Dr. Greg Gray. A respected authority on respirato...
Interwoven Threads of Avian Influenza and One Health with Dr. Greg Gray

Kitten Killer and the Black Market

Feb. 8, 2023
Description: In this episode, the hosts discuss a serious viral disease called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) that affects cats and is caused by a feline coronavirus. FIP is almost always fatal, and younger cats are at g...
Kitten Killer and the Black Market

Videos

Antibiotics, Antivirals, and the Fungus Among Us

Oct. 17, 2024
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals have revolutionized modern medicine, saving countless lives and transforming our approach to infectious diseases. In this e…
Antibiotics, Antivirals, and the Fungus Among Us

Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

Oct. 17, 2024
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Welcome to an eye-opening episode of our podcast, where we uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our food. Join me and our guest, Dr. Alfredo Torres, as we embark o…
Bacteria, Beef and the Fascinating Science Behind E. coli

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

Oct. 17, 2024
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2051230/open_sms) Ever wondered about the intricate connection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health? Join us as Dr. Shannan Rossi, an associate professor in the Dep…
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Shannan Rossi on Viruses and the Business of Science

Blog Posts

Armadillos and Leprosy: The Unexpected Link

Oct. 17, 2024
In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating connection between armadillos and leprosy, exploring the surprising role these armored mammals play in leprosy research. We'll uncover the history of leprosy, the science behind the disease, and the u…
Armadillos and Leprosy: The Unexpected Link

Corsets, Cosmetics, and Consumption: How Tuberculosis Transformed Women's Fashion

Nov. 1, 2024
In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating connection between tuberculosis (TB) and women's clothing choices. Learn how the disease inspired pointed corsets, specific makeup trends, and even influenced the enduring fascination with women's sho…
Corsets, Cosmetics, and Consumption: How Tuberculosis Transformed Women's Fashion

How Hurricane Maria led to an outbreak of Leptospirosis

Jan. 24, 2024
Hurricane Maria, a category four hurricane, struck Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, causing widespread devastation and leaving the island without power, clean water, and proper sanitation for months. The aftermath of the hurricane created the perf…
How Hurricane Maria led to an outbreak of Leptospirosis

Infodemiology: Decoding Digital Footprints for Public Health

April 23, 2025
Welcome to an exploration of infodemiology, a fascinating and rapidly evolving field that leverages the vast amounts of data generated online to improve public health. In an era where digital information spreads faster than any disease, infodemiolog…
Infodemiology: Decoding Digital Footprints for Public Health

Spring Cleaning Can Kill: Hantavirus Risks in Your Home

July 26, 2025
Spring cleaning: it's a time for renewal, a chance to declutter and refresh our living spaces after a long winter. But beneath the surface of this annual ritual lies a potential danger – hantavirus. While the name might not be familiar to ever…
Spring Cleaning Can Kill: Hantavirus Risks in Your Home

The Cholera Crisis: Understanding the Impact of Climate Change

Jan. 19, 2024
The article explores the link between climate change and the increase in cholera outbreaks, highlighting the urgent need for action to prevent future outbreaks and save lives. Understanding Cholera and its Link to Climate Change Chol…
The Cholera Crisis: Understanding the Impact of Climate Change

The Ethics of Pathogen Genomics: Balancing Data and Dignity

July 26, 2025
Welcome to the companion blog post for our latest podcast episode, Beyond the Sequence: People, Pathogens, and Power Dynamics. In this episode, we delved into the fascinating and often ethically complex world of pathogen genomics. This field, which …
The Ethics of Pathogen Genomics: Balancing Data and Dignity

The Fascinating World of SciComm: How Infectious Diseases are Communicated to the Public

June 29, 2023
In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating field of science communication (SciComm) and explore how it plays a crucial role in educating the public about infectious diseases. We investigate the various methods and approaches scientists, journa…
The Fascinating World of SciComm: How Infectious Diseases are Communicated to the Public

The History of Measles: From Cattle Plague to Human Threat

May 28, 2025
Welcome to the blog! In this post, we're delving deep into the history of measles, a disease that, despite its preventable nature, continues to pose a threat in the 21st century. We'll explore its origins, its devastating effects, and the ongoing ch…
The History of Measles: From Cattle Plague to Human Threat

The Invasion of Fall Armyworms: From North America to Africa and Beyond

Feb. 5, 2024
1. What are fall armyworms, and how did they invade Africa from North America? Fall armyworms (FAW) are destructive pests that have seriously threatened food security in Africa since their invasion in 2016. Originating from North America, these pes…
The Invasion of Fall Armyworms: From North America to Africa and Beyond

The Mysterious Role of Protein Aggregates in Alzheimer's

Feb. 10, 2025
This blog post delves into the complex world of protein aggregation in Alzheimer's disease, expanding on the themes explored in our latest podcast episode, "Untangling Alzheimer's: From Prevention to Future Treatments," available here. We'll examine…
The Mysterious Role of Protein Aggregates in Alzheimer's

The Ripple Effects of War: Population Displacement and Healthcare Collapse

Sept. 5, 2025
War is more than just a clash of armies; it's a catalyst for disease and widespread public health crises. From historical conflicts to contemporary wars, the intimate connection between warfare and outbreaks of disease is undeniable. In this blog po…
The Ripple Effects of War: Population Displacement and Healthcare Collapse

The threat of measles at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Feb. 28, 2024
The threat of measles at Chicago's O'Hare Airport is a concern due to the potential for international importations of the measles virus. A study conducted by Lee et al. (2018) investigated the international importations of measles virus into the Uni…
The threat of measles at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Understanding the Alarming Increase in Syphilis and Other STIs

Sept. 3, 2024
This blog post expands on the themes explored in our latest podcast episode, "Unraveling the Modern STI Epidemic in America," available here. We'll delve deeper into the alarming rise of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in t…
Understanding the Alarming Increase in Syphilis and Other STIs

Zoonotic Diseases of Pets: A Closer Look at the Risks and Precautions

Dec. 8, 2024
This blog post delves into the world of zoonotic diseases of pets—illnesses transmitted from animals to humans. We'll explore the various risks these diseases pose, particularly to individuals with compromised immune systems, and offer practic…
Zoonotic Diseases of Pets: A Closer Look at the Risks and Precautions