Crisprcas9 Podcasts

Is the average mental health of society deteriorating? Based on unfortunate new statistics and behaviors among young people, it may be the case. Listen in to learn: The common causes of depression and anxiety in young people The type of research Véronique Tomaszewski engages in What sets Gestalt therapy apart Véronique Tomaszewski, a pre-licensed c…

Is there a potential to make man's best friend be a lifelong companion? With new research and insight, the forever dog may finally be a possibility. Press play to learn: The average lifespan for the oldest living dogs Why caloric restriction is taboo in the pet space What you should be feeding your dog Dr. Karen Shaw Becker and Rodney Habib, TEDx s…

Is your unconscious really in the driver's seat without you knowing it? Jungian psychology may hold answers to more than we know. Press play to learn: the meaning of a synchronicity how externalization can be harmful how a shadow teacher can help you Dr. Joanna LaPrade, an Author and Registered Psychotherapist, discusses her view of psychology thro…

What do space and cancer have in common? Using principles found in physical biology, a new understanding of cancer behavior is beginning to be seen. Listen in to learn: How an atavism plays a role in cancer The meaning of the Hayflick limit What sets cancer cells apart Charley Lineweaver, an Associate Professor at The Australian National University…

To protect his anonymity, the guest in this podcast will be referred to as Mr. X. He shares the ins and outs of his social anxiety and depression—when and how it began, how it has evolved over the years, and how it continues to affect him today. From serious social anxiety and depression during elementary and middle school years, to the divorce of …

Are humans superior to all other forms of life? Or just another ingredient in a massive bowl of evolutionary soup? Part of Whitney Bauman’s work involves dissecting these viewpoints and understanding how they interact. Press play to learn: How specifically monotheistic religions conflict with evolutionary theory What it might look like for humans t…

Do you feel like you could ever truly be happy at your job? You might feel inclined to say “No,” but you might also be wrong. Press play to learn: The most common mistakes made my companies and organizations in trying to achieve goals and improve productivity The critical difference between coaching companies and telling them what to do The biggest…

Gad Saad is a professor of marketing at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, and author of The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense, a book that traces the path of bad ideas like pathogens through the human mind. Learn about his perspective, and discover: In what ways postmodernism is arguably the greatest idea pathoge…

What makes our eyes move in tandem with each other? Convergence is key, but some people may struggle without vision therapy. Press Play to learn: How convergence issues can be induced If we can be eye-dominant and if it affects convergence deficiency Why some people develop the deficiency, or if we know Tara Alvarez, a professor of Bio-Medical Engi…

What makes T-cells so crucial in fighting cancer? As studies have shown, there may be a great benefit from finding a large concentration of them in or near the tumor in question. Listen in to learn: What makes T cells effective in the fight against cancer Why your lymph nodes swell when the body is under duress How we are able to precisely locate t…

Have you ever wondered how we can earn about the age of rocks and what that information can enlighten us on? By using the temperature and other strategies, we can gain a clearer picture of just what happened when these rocks were formed. Listen in to learn: The limitations of radiometric dating The sweet spot for dating a rock Why rain can interfer…

Nancy Sherman has studied philosophy for decades—namely ancient and moral philosophy. She also spent over two decades advising the military on issues of moral injury. Press play to learn about Sherman’s work, and discover: What a moral injury is, how it’s sustained, and how it affects people Whether Stoic philosophy is really about “sucking it up” …

Have you ever gone to a doctor for a specific problem, and felt like you were treated like anyone else would be? Was it an in-and-out appointment that left you feeling like the doctor didn’t even consider you as an individual? Unfortunately, this approach to medicine is commonplace, but precision medicine is opening a new world of health and healin…

What has the world of proteins been hiding? Through further exploration, even nutritional additives may be able to be replaced. Listen in to learn: The sources of food-safe protein How protein sequences unlock new products How long the first range of products will reach the market Leonardo Alvarez, the CEO of Protera, shares his work discovering us…

Can AI revolutionize the healthcare field along with the rest of the world? With new systems and workload relief, the benefits may be staggering. Press play to learn: How AI can be integrated into standard healthcare Who benefits from the introduction of AI, and how Possibilities of revolutionizing early diagnosis Dr. Anthony Chang, Chair & Dr. Ore…

Why can giving mood support in serious medical situations make a significant difference? By providing support to patients, it may lead to more long-lasting treatment success. Listen in to learn: How a behavioral psychologist helps during medical crises Why more treatment centers do not have embedded mental health support How the field can be innova…

Most of us know at least one young adult who’s having trouble making that transition from dependent teenager to 20-year-old adult paying their own bills and pursuing their own goals. This is Dr. Randy Paterson’s area of expertise, and today he shares helpful insights. Press play to learn: Why males seem to have a harder time leaving home or “launch…