Carry The One Radio: The Science Podcast

Under the banner of “Accelerating Research to Improve Health,” the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the University of California, San Francisco -- the leading university exclusively focused on health -- is part of a shift in biomedical research. This move involves a focus on translational, or bench-to-bedside research, which aims to “translate” biomedical discoveries into useful applications and treatments, such as a drug, device, diagnostic or behavioral intervention, that improves human health and health outcomes. This podcast series is presented by the CTSI and Carry the One Radio – the Science Podcast. CTSI is funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. This series was written and produced by Sama Ahmed and Karuna Meda, and edited by John Daigre and Carly Van Orsdel. Learn more at ctsi.ucsf.edu or www.ctoradio.org

Under the banner of “Accelerating Research to Improve Health,” the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the University of California, San Francisco -- the leading university exclusively focused on health -- is part of a shift in biomedical research. This move involves a focus on translational, or bench-to-bedside research, which aims to “translate” biomedical discoveries into useful applications and treatments, such as a drug, device, diagnostic or behavioral intervention, that improves human health and health outcomes. This podcast series is presented by the CTSI and Carry the One Radio – the Science Podcast. CTSI is funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. This series was written and produced by Sama Ahmed and Karuna Meda, and edited by John Daigre and Carly Van Orsdel. Learn more at ctsi.ucsf.edu or www.ctoradio.org

Under the banner of “Accelerating Research to Improve Health,” the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at the University of California, San Francisco -- the leading university exclusively focused on health -- is part of a shift in biomedical research. This move involves a focus on translational, or bench-to-bedside research, which aims to “translate” biomedical discoveries into useful applications and treatments, such as a drug, device, diagnostic or behavioral intervention, that improves human health and health outcomes. This podcast series is presented by the CTSI and Carry the One Radio – the Science Podcast. CTSI is funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. This series was written and produced by Sama Ahmed and Karuna Meda, and edited by John Daigre and Carly Van Orsdel. Learn more at ctsi.ucsf.edu or www.ctoradio.org

Keith Foster, leader of the funk band “Big Pimp Jones”, invites CTOR’s host, Sama Ahmed, to talk about the neuroscience of the giant-monster movie, Pacific Rim. Sama in turn calls up his neuroengineering friend, Joey Martinez, from the University of Utah to tag team this issue. Guest: Sama Ahmed (CTOR/UCSF) and Joan Martinez (University of Utah) Host: Keith Foster (Nerdometrics)

A neurologist discusses a rare form of dementia with symptoms like over-eating, criminality, and financial irresponsibility Producer: Amanda Mason Guest: Dr. Bruce Miller, UCSF

A neurologist discusses a rare form of dementia with symptoms like over-eating, criminality, and financial irresponsibility Producer: Amanda Mason Guest: Dr. Bruce Miller, UCSF

Dr. Kiki (This Week in Science) interviews Erin Brandt about how jumping spiders sing and dance to woo mates. Audio/Video by Austin Chou and Ben Cohn This is the last of a three-part series from "Sound Off!”, Carry the One Radio’s first live show, which took place at UCSF on May 29, 2014.

Dr. Kiki (This Week in Science) interviews Dr. John Houde about how changing what the brain hears can alter what it says. The two discuss how fooling the brain into thinking you sound like Donald Duck can be an effective treatment for people who speak with a stutter. Guest: Dr. John Houde, University of California - San Francisco Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford (This Week in Science) Audio/Video by Austin Chou and Ben Cohn This is the second of a three-part series from "Sound Off!”, Carry the One Radio’s first live show, which took place at UCSF on May 29, 2014.

Dr. Kiki (This Week in Science) interviews Dr. Frederic Theunissen. The two talk about his research on sound communication in social birds and hyenas Guest: Dr. Frederic Theunissen, University of California - San Francisco This is the first of a three-part series from "Sound Off!”, Carry the One Radio’s first live show, which took place at UCSF on May 29, 2014.

Dr. Brian Koberlein explains the different kinds of mass, and their importance for studying the cosmos.

It’s a UCSF vs Stanford showdown, plus science discussions on evolution and fruit fly research. This episode is a co-broadcast of Goggles Optional Episode 26 (www.gogglesoptional.com)

How good are we at communicating through touch alone?

A neuroscientist examines how exercise may increase the production of new brain cells in adults

Science is teaching us that we are not always who we think we are. www.patreon.com/carrytheone

A psychiatrist studies the cellular machinery that drives synaptic transmission

A genetic exploration of why cats can not taste sweet foods

A neuroscientist manipulates a tiny brain region that controls avoidance behavior To support the show: www.patreon.com/carrytheone

A biologist speaks about his life on the desert, his mentors, his bazooka accident, and lizards. Our host, Adrian Smith, is an ant biologist at the University of Illinois. He runs his own science podcast called The Age of Discovery (aodpod.com). Donate to CTOR: patreon.com/carrytheone

A biophysicist studies the microscopic machinery that pulls chromosomes apart during cell division

A neuroscientist uses the zombie brain as a springboard for teaching.