Pathocast in Review
Pathocast in Review
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The Pathocast in Review adopts a journal club format to critically dissect the latest research in immunology, virology, and infectious disease. Join our panellist as they deep-dive into recently published studies in a roundtable discussion. Leaving no stone unturned—we cover groundbreaking work across basic science, translational research, and clinical studies that are pushing the boundaries of the field.
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The podcast primarily focuses on the latest discoveries in immunology, with episodes covering topics such as targeting precursor B cells for broadly neutralizing antibodies and the unexpected role of antibiotics in HIV prevention for uncircumcised men. Specific discussions highlight groundbreaking research from both basic science and clinical studies that impact global health strategies.
The Pathocast in Review adopts a journal club format to critically dissect the latest research in immunology, virology, and infectious disease. Join our panellist as they deep-dive into recently published studies in a roundtable discussion. Leaving no stone unturned—we cover groundbreaking work across basic science, translational research, and clinical studies that are pushing the boundaries of the field.
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Tiktok – www.tiktok.com/@pathocast_rev
Welcome to Pathocast In Review – S1. Ep7 – What if winter doesn’t just change the weather but also your microbiome? In this seventh and final episode, we explore how seasonal shifts shape gut microbial diversity, and why fermented foods consumed during colder months may reduce diversity in a beneficial and stabilising way. We then switch our focus to spotlight issues in public health, unpacking how socioeconomic conditions, such as maternal education, income level and wealth which are defined differently across regions, drive adverse birth outcomes, and how context-specific metrics can inform smarter, more equitable interventions to improve infant survival and lifelong health.
Papers in Review:
1. Fermented foods affect the seasonal stability of gut bacteria in an Indian rural population (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56014-6).
2. The Global Network Socioeconomic Status Index as a predictor of stillbirths, perinatal mortality, and neonatal mortality in rural communities in low and lower middle income country sites of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272712)
Moderator: Zwile Zungu (@zwilezungu)
Panelists: Janine Fredericks and Yashodani Pillay (@yashodani)
Production: Zd Creations
Creator: Immun-Vir JC
Music: iLethu (@Mphephethwa_sa)
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