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People, Parasites and Plagues

Written by: David Peterson and Kim Klonowski
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  • People, Parasites and Plagues is a podcast aimed at delivering information about the fascinating pathogens among us from the impressive professionals who study them. Join our hosts Dr. David Peterson and Dr. Kim Klonowski, two infectious disease researchers from the University of Georgia, as we explore the past, present, and future of science. Tune in every other week for a new and enlightening episode as we unpack the details surrounding some of Earth’s most perplexing diseases.
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Episodes
  • The Off-Key Immune Response to Malaria

    The Off-Key Immune Response to Malaria
    Apr 29 2024

    We've got another great malaria episode lined up for you today with Dr. Noah Butler, a professor of microbiology and immunology from University of Iowa. Join us as we learn about immune response during the blood-stage of a Plasmodium infection and cells who can sing!
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    30 mins
  • People, Parasites, and Pooches

    People, Parasites, and Pooches
    Apr 15 2024

    Dr. Rick Tarleton of the UGA Center for Tropical and Emerging Diseases to talk about his work with T. Cruzi and Chagas disease, what transmission looks like here in America, and the important research being done on the subject.
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    34 mins
  • A New Perspective on Parasites

    A New Perspective on Parasites
    Apr 1 2024

    This week we're chatting with Dr. Andrew Park, a professor with the UGA Odum School of Ecology, to discuss case studies of case studies and the interesting ways ecologists approach research on parasites.

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    27 mins
Physical Illness & Disease Hygiene & Healthy Living Biological Sciences
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