Lab Rat Chat

Lab Rat Chat

A podcast dedicated to providing an accurate and alternate narrative to the public regarding the necessity of humane and ethical animal research. Lab Rat Chat was made possible through the Michael D. Hayre Fellowship in Public Outreach, which is sponsored by the biomedical research advocacy group Americans for Medical Progress.

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February 15, 2024 40 mins

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Hold onto your lab coats as we delve into the astonishing medic skills of the Matabelle ants and their natural antibiotics, a discovery with implications that could ripple through human healthcare. We'll chuckle together at AI's attempts at artistic genius and its more practical uses in the operating room, and then ponder the ethical maze surrounding a pioneering pig liver medical procedure. 

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Ever felt curious about the behind-the-scenes of animal research and the fascinating technologies being leveraged? Well, strap in as we embark on an enlightening journey, unveiling the intriguing world of animal research and its advancements through the lens of CRISPR-Cas9. We're discussing how a team at the University of Basel is revolutionizing gene-editing to minimize the use of mice in muscle disease studies....

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October 15, 2023 35 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

Ever wondered if taurine could be the secret to longevity and health span? We got curious and decided to investigate. With insights from animal studies, we explore if taurine could help combat obesity,...

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 34 with Dr. Ben Wylie

Get ready to embark on a fascinating scientific journey with our esteemed guest, Dr. Ben Wylie.  We know you're curious about his career journey, his cutting-edge work in sarcoma research, and his innovative approach towards cancer treatment. So, we promise you an enlightening conversation that is sure to feed your curiosity and inspire your scientific spirit....

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June 26, 2023 37 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • New birth control injection for female cats
  • Making experiments more natural to better understand the brain
  • Wound healing ink and 3D-printed applicator pens
  • Potential cause of chronic pain associated w...
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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 33 with Dr. Alejando Torrado-Pacheco

What if psychedelics could hold the key to improving mental health? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Alejandro Torrado-Pacheco, a postdoc from Oregon Health Sciences University, as we journey through the world of psychedelics and their potential therapeutic applications. Alejandro shares his unique background, from growing up in Europe ...

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May 4, 2023 36 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • The rapid evolution of the dogs of Chernobyl
  • A mouse study that correlates nose picking with Alzheimer's
  • How hibernating bears, pigs in small enclosures, and immobile humans avoid blood clots
  • The...
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April 4, 2023 38 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • March is National Kidney Month!
  • How NAD+ and NMN can slow, stop, and even reverse kidney disease
  • Scientists have been able to create mice from the cells of two male mice
  • Did you know beetles mainly ab...
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March 28, 2023 44 mins

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 32 with Dr. Jodi Salinsky

In this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle chat with Jodi Salinksy, DVM, Animal Welfare Officer for the University of Auckland, New Zealand.  We're thrilled to finally talk with someone from New Zealand to be able to compare and contrast some of the similarities and differences regarding animal research in that part of the world.

Topics discussed i...

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February 9, 2023 31 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • Monogamous prairie voles - Happy Valentine's day!
  • How freezing hibernating frogs might one day save humanity
  • A discussion about the FDA Modernization Act
  • February is American Heart Awareness mont...
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January 11, 2023 46 mins

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 31 with Erin Vogelsong

In this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle chat with Erin Vogelsong, MS, Program Director of Drexel University's Master of Laboratory Animal Science program.

Special Live Webinar Announcement - February 1st @ 12pm EST:
In celebration of International Laboratory Animal Technician Week, Drexel University is hosting a webinar Bringing the Magic Throug...

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 30 with Dr. Agnès Lacreuse

In this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle chat with Dr. Agnès Lacreuse, PhD, who is a researcher at the University of Massachusetts in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Department.

She utilizes nonhuman primates in her research in order to better understand neurocognitive aging and pathological aging processes, such as those involved i...

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October 30, 2022 28 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • How mice, and many other species, benefit from having fat in their bodies.
  • Needless jet injection technology?!
  • Reviving organs in pigs HOURS after death
  • Why elephants don't get cancer - we bet yo...
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October 3, 2022 33 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • Kinda Baboons and how their social structure affects their development
  • How whale brains are protected through their special blood vessels
  • Testosterone - a cuddling hormone?!
  • Dogs and their ability to smell when...
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September 22, 2022 36 mins

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 29 with Dr. Kyle Flippo

In this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff chats with Dr. Kyle Flippo, PhD, who is a postdoc in the University of Iowa Neuroscience and Pharmacology Department.   He studies the role of endocrine signaling in the CNS in regulating metabolism, amongst other things.  One of his current research projects has explored the role of a hormone (FGF21) in suppressing alcohol consumption...

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August 22, 2022 33 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • Zombie spiders - not quite as horrifying as it sounds
  • Regeneration and restoration of heart cells in mice
  • mRNA cancer vaccine development
  • A pacemaker implanted into a mini-donkey
  • An update on the rare colorful l...
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August 11, 2022 24 mins

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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 28 with Dr. Amanda Vanderplow

In this episode of Lab Rat Chat, Danielle and Jeff chat with Dr. Amanda Vanderplow, a PhD research scientist in the Cahill Lab of Neuroscience Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.   She studies dendritic spine plasticity and how synaptic alterations contribute to neuropsychiatric disorders.  In other words, she much smarter than the rest of us.  One of he...

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July 21, 2022 34 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • A promising new drug to prevent and slow the progression of Parkinson's disease
  • Pain relief in the form of implantable nerve cooling devices
  • How sound and music can reduce both chronic and acute pain
  • Danie...
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June 22, 2022 34 mins

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

  • The ability of animals to detect harsh speaking tones
  • Bats and echolocation
  • First-ever study showing that headbutting animals can and do suffer from traumatic brain injuries
  • A new incredible imaging technology ...
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June 3, 2022 1 min

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