Science on the Table
Podcast Description
Science on the Table is a South African science communication podcast aimed at providing innovative science updates to the general South African.
More information on scienceonthetable.co.za
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The podcast focuses on various scientific topics pertinent to the South African context, including viral diseases and molecular biology, with episodes such as an in-depth discussion on the Mpox virus and a primer on DNA that unpacks the basics of this fundamental molecule.
Science on the Table is a South African science communication podcast aimed at providing innovative science updates to the general South African.
More information on scienceonthetable.co.za
In this episode, Dr. Chia spills the tea on her latest science adventure — hunting for bacteria that might one day give mosquitoes a bit of a gut makeover. That’s right, she and her team have been busy screening a bunch of bacteria to see which ones could potentially turn these tiny vampires into malaria-fighting machines. The idea? Find the friendly bugs that could boost the mosquitoes’ immune systems and help them kick the malaria parasite to the curb. She also dishes out some wild facts about mosquitoes and malaria that might just make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.
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